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  • South America - Southern (1958) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • South America - Southern (1958) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • South America - Southern (1958) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • South America - Southern (1958) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • South America - Southern (1958) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • South America - Southern (1958) (Map) Black Coffee Mug-Go Mug Yourself
  • South America - Southern (1958) (Map) Black Coffee Mug-Go Mug Yourself
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South America - Southern (1958) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

South America - Southern (1958) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

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South America - Southern (1958) - Black Mug Design

This design turns the southern tip of South America into a map, drawn as it appeared in 1958, when cartographers still set every coastline, river and border by hand.

Visual Elements & Composition

The map fills the frame with the continent's southern reaches, where the land narrows toward the sea and the coastline breaks into channels and islands. Fine linework traces coasts, mountain ranges and river systems, while place names and the year 1958 sit in the open spaces of the map. Nothing decorative competes with the geography. The composition is pared back and orderly, so the eye moves from the wide northern land mass down to the tapering end of the continent.

Meaning & Symbolism

A map of this kind records how people once understood the world's edges. The southern cone, with its long coastlines and remote islands, has always felt like the frontier of the continent, and this view gives that sense of distance a clear shape. Printed in 1958, it also carries the look of mid-century reference cartography, when maps were both practical tools and objects meant to be hung and admired. Its appeal lies in that combination of accuracy and age.

Turning the Map in Your Hands

A mug is handled and turned, so the map is never seen all at once. The continent slides past as you rotate the cup, and the southern coastline comes round to meet you with each sip. The black background makes the pale linework glow, which suits a morning ritual or a late-night refill. For someone who has ever traced a route with a finger on a dog-eared atlas, this is a small, cheeky way to keep that habit close at hand.

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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.