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Greetings from Ashtabula Ohio (Greeting Postcards) Black Coffee Mug

Greetings from Ashtabula Ohio (Greeting Postcards) Black Coffee Mug

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Greetings from Ashtabula Ohio - Black Coffee Mug Design

This design turns a town name into a souvenir: the words GREETINGS, from and ASHTABULA OHIO sit large across a vintage postcard scene, the way a traveller's card would have been written in the middle of the last century.

Visual Elements & Composition

Blue dominates the artwork, taking up close to half the surface and setting the mood of a lake and sky. Brown, yellow and green fill the rest, with the rectangular postcard frame holding everything together. The large letter typography is the first thing the eye lands on, with the city name set boldest of all. Beneath and around it sit small illustrated vignettes: a beach pavilion, a lake scene, an industrial building and a town street. The printed credit line, CURT TEICH & CO., INC. and the catalogue number 4B-H1270, sits in the corner exactly as it would on an original card.

Meaning & Symbolism

The design borrows the visual language of mid-century linen-era postcards, when a card was the way a traveller told friends back home where they had been. Ashtabula, on Lake Erie in northeastern Ohio, is presented here as a place worth sending word about. The pavilion and lake scene carry the holiday-resort feeling of those cards, while the industrial building and town street recall the working community behind them. Together they make a plain claim of local pride: this is where we are from, and it is worth announcing.

On the Black Mug

A postcard is meant to be held and turned over, and a mug asks for exactly that. The artwork wraps around the curve of the cup, so the big GREETINGS lettering reads as you lift it, and the scenes rotate into view as you turn it in your hands. It suits a morning coffee or an evening cup of tea, a quiet moment spent looking at a small picture of home. For anyone who has ever sent a postcard from a town they love, this is the one to keep on the desk.

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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.