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Seal of Tacoma WA - Black Coffee Mug

Seal of Tacoma WA - Black Coffee Mug

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Seal of Tacoma, WA - Black Mug Design

This design reproduces the official seal of Tacoma, Washington, rendered as a classic civic insignia set against a black ground.

Visual Elements & Composition

The seal is built on a circle, and the circle governs everything else. A bordered ring frames the city's name, and the central field holds the emblem itself, drawn in a formal, engraved style. Its composition is symmetrical and restrained, with no decorative excess. Against the black background, the seal reads like a stamp pressed into dark paper, so the lines and lettering carry the design without any added colour.

Meaning & Symbolism

An official seal is the city's own signature. It stands for municipal authority, the record of the community's governance, and the local history that the city has built under that name. Tacoma's seal has been used in civic life for generations, which gives the artwork its weight: it is a formal tribute to a place rather than a passing motif. For anyone rooted in the Pacific Northwest, it marks a claim to a specific city and to the state of Washington.

Holding the Seal in Hand

A mug is turned in the hand as it is drunk from, so the seal is never seen all at once. The handle sits to one side, and the design wraps around the curved body, bringing the border and lettering into view a section at a time. The circular emblem suits a round vessel, and the black ground makes the seal stand out clearly each time the mug is lifted and set down.

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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.