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  • North America - The North (1997) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • North America - The North (1997) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • North America - The North (1997) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • North America - The North (1997) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • North America - The North (1997) (Map) Black Coffee Mug-Go Mug Yourself
  • North America - The North (1997) (Map) Black Coffee Mug-Go Mug Yourself
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North America - The North (1997) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

North America - The North (1997) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

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North America - The North (1997) - Black Mug Design

This design is a map of North America that puts the northern regions at its centre, dated to 1997.

Visual Elements & Composition

The design is built as a map, so its geography drives the layout. The continent's outline and its northern reaches are the subject, and the year 1997 is part of the title, giving the piece a fixed date. The composition is restrained and informational rather than decorative, with the focus kept on the northern territories rather than on ornament.

Meaning & Symbolism

"The North" is a regional designation, and the design treats it as a real place with a name and a boundary. Map imagery of this kind carries the idea of orientation: where things sit relative to one another and how a continent is divided into regions. Pinned to 1997, it also reads as a snapshot of how North America's northern regions were represented at the close of the twentieth century, which makes it a milestone piece as much as a geographic one.

Turning the Map in Your Hands

A mug is turned in the hand as it is drunk from, so the map is seen in pieces. Each turn brings a different stretch of the northern territories into view, and the continent rewards a slow read over a morning coffee or tea. Because the design wraps the full circumference of the mug, the map is never seen all at once, which suits a piece built around the scale and layout of a continent.

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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.