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Greetings from Marion Indiana (Greeting Postcards) Black Coffee Mug

Greetings from Marion Indiana (Greeting Postcards) Black Coffee Mug

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Greetings from Marion Indiana - Black Mug Design

This design reproduces a 1940s-style linen postcard that greets the city of Marion, Indiana, with its name set in bold block capitals.

Visual Elements & Composition

The artwork is built like a postcard. A rectangular frame holds a bright palette of sky blue and yellow, with forest green and brick red as accents and white for the lettering. "Greetings from" sits small above the large block letters "MARION" and "INDIANA," which dominate the layout and read at a glance. Below them, the scene is divided into vignettes of a courthouse building, a public park, a school building and a swimming pool. The card's printer credit, CURT TEICH & CO., INC., and the code 4B-H914 run along the edge, as they would on the original.

Meaning & Symbolism

The postcard format is the point. Greetings cards like this were sent from towns across America as proof of a visit, and the imagery of civic buildings, parkland and recreation presents Marion as a place people lived, worked and spent summers. The Teich linen finish signals the mid-century period when these cards were printed in huge numbers, which makes the design a piece of Americana as much as a picture of a city.

On the Black Mug

A mug is turned in the hand, so the eye travels around it rather than resting on one flat face. The lettering runs across the curve, and each vignette comes into view one at a time as the mug rotates, the way a postcard is picked up and read. Wrapped around a handle-side view, the scene becomes a small, personal souvenir for the person holding it, whether they grew up in Marion or only passed through.

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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.