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Greeting card from Ashland Wisconsin (Greeting Postcards) Black Coffee Mug

Greeting card from Ashland Wisconsin (Greeting Postcards) Black Coffee Mug

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Greeting card from Ashland, Wisconsin - Black Coffee Mug Design

This is a mid-century travel postcard for Ashland, Wisconsin, with its name set in bold block letters across a lakeside scene.

Visual Elements & Composition

Blue dominates the design, filling much of the frame with the lake that gives the town its setting on Chequamegon Bay. Orange and green sit beside it as secondary colours, with beige and black used for the lettering and edges. The composition is built in layers: a freighter ship and dock sit near the water, historic buildings and pine trees rise behind them, and a bridge crosses the scene. Three-dimensional block letters spell out Greetings FROM ASHLAND WISCONSIN, with the line ON BEAUTIFUL CHEQUAMEGON BAY beneath, and small print credits Curt Teich & Co., Inc. and the catalogue codes V25-B14 and 1B-H253.

Meaning & Symbolism

The postcard format is the point. Greeting cards of this kind were the everyday way people sent a town's picture home, and this one carries the lake, the shipping and the civic landmarks as a claim of local pride. The halftone printing and the stacked lettering date it firmly to the mid-century, when the Curt Teich studio produced views like this across the United States. The design reads as nostalgia for a place rather than a list of attractions.

On the Black Coffee Mug

A mug is turned in the hand and read at close range, so the postcard's lettering and lake settle in front of you on every sip. The handle sets the orientation, and the scene wraps around the cup, letting the greeting come into view as you rotate it. It makes a fitting keepsake for anyone who has a connection to Ashland, whether that is a childhood summer, a family home or a first visit to the bay.

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Glossy black ceramic mugs in two practical sizes — 11 oz (≈330 ml) and 15 oz (≈440 ml). Comfortable C-handle, microwave- and dishwasher-safe, and manufactured to be lead- and BPA-free. Note: printed blacks may read slightly different from the mug’s base color.

These mugs are made from solid ceramic with a glossy glaze that gives a deep, even surface for printing. Sublimation printing embeds ink into the glaze so artwork sits smoothly on the mug rather than simply sitting on top — that means better resistance to fading and scratching during normal use.

They’re available in the classic 11-ounce size for everyday black coffee and tea, and a larger 15-ounce cup if you like extra room for milk, foam or a long pour. The C-shaped handle is wide enough for a secure grip and balances the mug well when full.

  • Material: 100% ceramic with a high-gloss finish for punchy, saturated results.
  • Sizes: 11 oz (≈330 ml) and 15 oz (≈440 ml) — choose your routine size.
  • Printing: sublimation process fuses color into the glaze for durable imagery.
  • Safety: lead- and BPA-free; meets common food-contact safety standards.
  • Design note: very dark artwork and the mug’s black base can produce subtle shade differences — add a thin lighter outline to ensure contrast if needed.

These mugs are at home in the kitchen, on the office desk, or tucked into a morning routine. They work for espresso shots, pour-overs, oat-milk lattes — you name it. The larger size is handy when you want a second cup’s worth without a refill.

  1. Daily use: fill with your preferred brew and sip — the mug handles hot liquids safely.
  2. Office-friendly: fits most standard mug warmers and sits securely on communal trays and kitchen counters.
  3. Gifting: packs well (wrap with a soft layer) and pairs nicely with coffee beans, tea tins, or a small box of biscuits.

Practical tip: for very dark designs, try a thin light border or a small margin so the artwork reads cleanly against the black ceramic.

These mugs are both microwave- and dishwasher-safe, but gentle habits extend the life of the print. We recommend dishwasher use on the top rack and milder cycles when possible.

Hand-washing is the friendliest option: warm water, mild dish soap, and a soft sponge. Avoid steel wool, harsh scouring pads, or blasting with extremely hot industrial cycles. And a quick reminder — don’t microwave an empty mug.

Two sizes: 11 oz (approx. 330 ml) and 15 oz (approx. 440 ml). The smaller cup is the familiar, everyday size; the larger one is for fuller pours and extra-creamy drinks.

Each mug’s mouth and height are proportioned so they’re easy to drink from and easy to clean. If you’re pairing with saucers or nesting in cabinets, expect the 15 oz to be slightly wider and taller than the 11 oz.

Size guide

All measurements are product dimensions in inches.

11 oz 15 oz
Height (in) 3.86 4.72
Diameter (in) 3.35 3.35
Diameter with handle (in) 4.72 5.12

Note: dimensions are nominal — small production tolerances may apply. If you need precise fitment (e.g., for nested storage or custom packaging), please allow a small margin.