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  • Greetings from Oklahoma City Oklahoma (Greeting Postcards) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • Greetings from Oklahoma City Oklahoma (Greeting Postcards) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • Greetings from Oklahoma City Oklahoma (Greeting Postcards) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • Greetings from Oklahoma City Oklahoma (Greeting Postcards) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • Greetings from Oklahoma City Oklahoma (Greeting Postcards) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • Greetings from Oklahoma City Oklahoma (Greeting Postcards) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • Greetings from Oklahoma City Oklahoma (Greeting Postcards) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
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Greetings from Oklahoma City Oklahoma (Greeting Postcards) Black Coffee Mug

Greetings from Oklahoma City Oklahoma (Greeting Postcards) Black Coffee Mug

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Greetings from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - Black Mug Design

This design turns a mid-century picture postcard into a mug print, with bold lettering announcing Greetings from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma across the front.

Visual Elements & Composition

The layout is built like a vintage postcard: a rectangular frame holds the message, and the words are the main event. "Greetings" and "from" sit small and light, while "OKLAHOMA CITY" dominates in heavy capitals. Red takes up the largest share of the palette, with blue, white, yellow and black filling out the rest. Beneath the lettering, illustrated scenes of the state capitol building, oil derricks, the city skyline and a monument give the piece its sense of place. A small credit line for Curt Teich & Co., Inc. sits on the card itself, as it would on a real postcard of the period.

Meaning & Symbolism

The postcard format carries its own story. Greetings cards were how travelers told friends they had arrived somewhere worth writing about, and mid-century American cards like this one captured a confident, road-trip version of the country. Each image points to a piece of Oklahoma City's identity: the capitol as seat of government, the derricks as a nod to the state's oil heritage, and the skyline as the modern city rising over the plains. The design is less a picture of the city than a souvenir of how it was once pitched to the rest of the country.

Held in the Hand

A mug is turned slowly as it is drunk from, so the postcard reveals itself in pieces. The lettering is read first at a glance, then the smaller scenes come into view as the cup moves. For anyone who has ever sent or saved a postcard from a trip, this is a familiar kind of souvenir, and it sits close to the face each morning, which suits a design meant to be looked at again and again.

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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.