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Greetings from Wisconsin Rapids Wis (Greeting Postcards) Black Coffee Mug

Greetings from Wisconsin Rapids Wis (Greeting Postcards) Black Coffee Mug

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Greetings from Wisconsin Rapids Wis - Black Mug Design

This design turns a mid-century postcard greeting into a keepsake, with the name WISCONSIN RAPIDS set large across the centre of the print.

Visual Elements & Composition

The layout is a classic destination postcard. "Greetings from" sits in smaller script above the city name, and "WISCONSIN RAPIDS" fills the middle in bold capitals, with "WIS." trailing beneath. Red dominates the print, with blue, yellow, black and white sharing the rest. The lettering is the picture: scenic views sit inside the letterforms, and small buildings, a river and waterfalls fill the spaces, so the words and the landscape read as one image. Nothing else competes for attention.

Meaning & Symbolism

The postcard format carries its own message. Postcards were once how travellers told people back home where they had been, and a greeting like this promised that the place was worth the trip. The printed credit to Curt Teich & Co., Inc., along with the catalogue codes in the corner, marks the piece as a commercial mid-century card from that tradition. Wisconsin Rapids sits in Wood County, and the design honours that community through its name, its waterways and its streetscape rather than through any generic Midwestern imagery.

Designed for the Hand

A mug is turned in the hand, so the lettering reveals itself a section at a time: "Greetings from" first, then the city name as you rotate the cup, and the scenic letters last. The handle becomes a natural pause point in the story, and the design keeps the words legible from the drinking side. It makes a sharp hometown gift for anyone with a connection to Wisconsin Rapids, whether they live there, grew up there, or simply like a good vintage postcard with their morning coffee.

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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.