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Greetings from Casper Wyoming (Greeting Postcards) Black Coffee Mug

Greetings from Casper Wyoming (Greeting Postcards) Black Coffee Mug

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Greetings from Casper, Wyoming - Black Mug Design

This design recreates the classic large-letter postcard, with "Hello from CASPER WYOMING" set in bold retro block type across a vintage landscape scene.

Visual Elements & Composition

Dodger blue fills nearly half the artwork, with golden yellow and persimmon taking most of the rest. Black and white appear only as accents. The oversized block letters spell out the city name and dominate the frame, with small scenic vignettes tucked between and beneath them. Those vignettes show a mountain landscape, a dam, oil derricks, a city street and a government building. A rectangle and a semi-circle structure the layout, giving it the framed look of a printed card. The catalogue numeral 1165 and the credit line for Curt Teich & Co., Inc. sit in the margins, just as they would on the original card.

Meaning & Symbolism

The vignettes tell the story of Casper, a Wyoming city shaped by energy and open country. Oil derricks point to the region's petroleum industry, the dam to its water and power infrastructure, and the mountain backdrop to the landscape that draws travellers west. The design comes from the 1940s, when Curt Teich & Co. printed linen postcards that sold the American road trip to a nation on the move. Its bold letters and warm palette carry that Americana spirit forward, making the design a tribute to both the place and the postcard tradition.

Turned in the Hand

A mug is held and turned, so the lettering wraps around the curve and reads in pieces as you rotate it. The block letters stay legible from the front, while the vignettes reveal themselves as the mug moves. Each sip brings a new scene into view, much like flipping through a postcard rack on a long drive west.

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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.