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  • USA - New York City (1999) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - New York City (1999) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - New York City (1999) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - New York City (1999) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - New York City (1999) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - New York City (1999) (Map) Black Coffee Mug-11oz-Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - New York City (1999) (Map) Black Coffee Mug-Go Mug Yourself
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USA - New York City (1999) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

USA - New York City (1999) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

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USA - New York City (1999) - Black Mug Design

This design is a street map of New York City, printed as a single flat chart of the city's grid and waterways as they stood in 1999.

Visual Elements & Composition

The map fills the surface edge to edge, so the city reads as one continuous field rather than a framed picture. Streets and avenues run in lines across the print, with the rivers and coastline setting the outer boundary. The year 1999 anchors the composition as the one fixed piece of text, placing the whole chart in a specific moment. Nothing competes with the network of lines, so the eye moves from the dense grid of Manhattan outward to the surrounding boroughs.

Meaning & Symbolism

A city map is a portrait of how people move through a place. This one records New York as it was at the close of the twentieth century, a snapshot of routes, neighbourhoods and the water that shaped them. Maps like this also carry a quiet sentiment: they are the thing you unfold when you are going somewhere new, or the thing you keep to remember where you have been. The “USA” in the title places the city within the nation, turning a local street plan into a national souvenir.

Made for Slow Mornings

A map on a mug is seen one turn at a time. As you rotate the cup in your hands, the grid slides past and the streets reconnect in new places, so the design rewards a lazy, circling look over the first coffee of the day. It is a fitting pick for anyone who has ever traced a route with a fingertip, and a cheeky nod to the friend who still insists they can navigate without a phone.

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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.