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Greetings from Peoria Illinois (Greeting Postcards) Black Coffee Mug

Greetings from Peoria Illinois (Greeting Postcards) Black Coffee Mug

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Greetings from Peoria, Illinois - Black Mug Design

This design turns the big-letter Greetings postcard into a wraparound keepsake, with the word PEORIA spelled out in bold lettering and filled with scenes from the city.

Visual Elements & Composition

Warm orange takes up the largest share of the palette, with deep dark blue close behind it. Sky blue, grass green and brick red fill the remaining space. The letters are chunky block forms, and each one holds a rectangular inset. Inside those insets you find a stone arch bridge, a steel cantilever bridge, a clock tower, a fountain, a flower bed, a rowboat and a steamboat. The words "Greetings from" sit above the city name, and "ILLINOIS" anchors the bottom. The printer's credit, CURT TEICH & CO., INC., appears in the artwork as it would on a real card.

Meaning & Symbolism

Large-letter postcards were cheerful souvenirs that circulated across America from the 1930s through the 1950s, and this design keeps that spirit. Each scene inside the letters marks a local point of pride. The bridges speak to travel and engineering, the steamboat and rowboat to the river, and the clock tower and fountain to civic life. Taken together, the letters work as a small map of the city. The exact history of this Peoria edition is not documented, but its style places it firmly among collectible Americana made for sending handwritten greetings.

Made for the Hand

A mug is a thing you turn while you drink, so the greeting unfolds in stages. The handle hides one section of the lettering, and each turn brings another inset into view, much like flipping through a postcard rack. The dark blue and black around the letters frame the orange and sky blue so each scene stands out when it reaches your eye.

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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.