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  • USA - Northeast 2 (1978) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Northeast 2 (1978) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Northeast 2 (1978) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Northeast 2 (1978) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Northeast 2 (1978) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
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USA - Northeast 2 (1978) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

USA - Northeast 2 (1978) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

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USA - Northeast 2 (1978) - Black Mug Design

This is a 1978 map of the northeastern United States, printed as a dense, single-colour chart of coastline, state lines and place names.

Visual Elements & Composition

The map fills the field edge to edge, so the eye lands on the crowded lines first: the ragged Atlantic shoreline, the tangle of harbours and inlets, and the straighter boundaries cutting inland between states. Labels are set small and close, which gives the piece its texture. The surrounding ocean and open land are left as empty ground, so the coast reads as the strongest shape. The black background sits behind every line, and the map's paper-chart restraint means nothing competes with the geography.

Meaning & Symbolism

A regional map of this kind is a record of how people once organised the land: which towns mattered, where the borders ran, how far a coastline stretched before a traveller reached the next city. Dated 1978, it captures the Northeast as it was drawn in the late twentieth century, before a later generation of digital maps took over the work. For anyone with roots, a commute or a long road trip through these states, the sheet doubles as a memory of place.

Holding the Map in Your Hands

A mug is a surface you turn rather than look at straight on. As you rotate it, the coastline slides across your view and the states roll out of sight and back again, so the map is experienced in fragments, the way a real traveller meets a region. Each sip brings the eye to a different stretch of shore. The design rewards that slow turning, and it suits the morning ritual of holding something warm and studying it while the day begins.

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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.