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  • Northern and Southern Hemispheres (1943) (Map) Black Coffee Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • Northern and Southern Hemispheres (1943) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • Northern and Southern Hemispheres (1943) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • Northern and Southern Hemispheres (1943) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • Northern and Southern Hemispheres (1943) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • Northern and Southern Hemispheres (1943) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • Northern and Southern Hemispheres (1943) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • Northern and Southern Hemispheres (1943) (Map) Black Coffee Mug-Go Mug Yourself
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Northern and Southern Hemispheres (1943) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

Northern and Southern Hemispheres (1943) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

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Northern and Southern Hemispheres (1943) - Black Mug Design

This design shows the earth divided into its two halves, the northern and southern hemispheres, as cartographers drew them in 1943.

Visual Elements & Composition

The artwork is a straightforward map. Nothing is added for decoration: the globe's northern and southern sections are the whole subject, and the layout keeps the eye on the scale and shape of the earth's surface. The image reads as a plain, careful piece of planetary mapping, with its geographic divisions set out clearly across the sphere.

Meaning & Symbolism

Splitting the globe into hemispheres is one of the oldest ways of organising the world, and this map shows that idea in the form it took in the middle of the twentieth century. The year 1943 places it squarely in the 1940s, when global geography was understood through maps like this one. It belongs to the history of cartography, where a map is both a tool for navigation and a record of how people saw the world at a given moment.

Turning the Mug in Your Hands

A mug is held and turned, so the map is never seen all at once. Each turn brings another stretch of the northern or southern half into view, the way a globe is read by rotating it. The handle sits on one side of the map, and every sip gives you a few minutes to trace the coastlines and divisions. It suits a geography lover who likes to linger over the morning brew, or a history fan who appreciates an old map reproduced in an everyday object.

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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.