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Ireland - A Visitor's Guide (1981) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

Ireland - A Visitor's Guide (1981) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

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Ireland - A Visitor's Guide (1981) - Black Mug Design

This design takes the form of a 1981 visitor's guide to Ireland, a map-led piece of travel print from an era when a printed guide was how you found your way around a country.

Visual Elements & Composition

The title sits at the centre of the artwork as the anchor, set in the plain, confident lettering of a traditional guidebook. The map is the dominant form, with its outlines, lines and place-names carrying the eye across the surface. The layout is uncluttered and orderly, so the design reads as a single document rather than a collage. The date, 1981, is written into the title and gives the piece its fixed point in time.

Meaning & Symbolism

A visitor's guide is an invitation. It promises that a place can be understood, route by route, by someone arriving from elsewhere. The map supports that promise, turning Ireland into something to be explored and discovered. Travel, tourism and history are the themes running through it, and together they describe the optimism of the early eighties traveller who carried a paper guide in a coat pocket and trusted it completely. The design is a nostalgic nod to the classic guidebook, and it treats that object as a small piece of cultural history worth keeping.

On the Black Mug

A mug is held in both hands and turned slowly while it cools, so the design is seen in passing, one side at a time, as it rotates. The map wraps around the curve of the vessel and each turn reveals a new stretch of the guide. It is a good companion for a slow morning, a long conversation or a last cup before leaving the house, and for anyone who has ever planned a trip with a printed map spread across the kitchen table.

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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.