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Greeting card from Fort McClellan Ala (Greeting Postcards) Black Coffee Mug

Greeting card from Fort McClellan Ala (Greeting Postcards) Black Coffee Mug

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Greeting card from Fort McClellan, Ala. - Black Mug Design

This design reproduces a 1940s greeting postcard that carries the words "Greetings from Fort McClellan, Ala." across its front, a souvenir made for travellers and soldiers passing through Alabama.

Visual Elements & Composition

Red dominates the card, with black, teal, white and beige filling the rest. Bold block capitals spell out FORT MCCLELLAN above a soft elliptical blob, and the lettering is the first thing the eye lands on. Inside the layout sit rectangular picture insets showing the base: military aircraft, artillery pieces, soldiers, barracks, military trucks and a radar antenna. A small "24" and the printer's credit, CURT TEICH & CO., INC., sit along the edges, the kind of marks that tell you this was a real postcard rather than a drawing.

Meaning & Symbolism

Fort McClellan, near Anniston, was one of the army's major training installations, and postcards like this one were sent home to family as proof of where a soldier or visitor had been. The insets work as a catalogue of that life: the aircraft and artillery stand for training and readiness, the barracks and trucks for daily routine, and the radar antenna for the technology of the postwar years. The format itself carries the meaning. A postcard is a message meant to be read and passed on, so the design is about remembrance and correspondence as much as about the place.

Turned in the Hand

A mug is held and turned, so the image reveals itself in stages. The red lettering comes round first, then the insets drift past as the cup rotates, and the whole card is only ever seen in pieces. That suits a postcard, which was always read a little at a time, flipped over and looked at again. Lift it on a cold morning and the words face you across the table.

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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.