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  • USA - Northern Approaches 2 (1985) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Northern Approaches 2 (1985) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Northern Approaches 2 (1985) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Northern Approaches 2 (1985) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Northern Approaches 2 (1985) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Northern Approaches 2 (1985) (Map) Black Coffee Mug-11oz-Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Northern Approaches 2 (1985) (Map) Black Coffee Mug-Go Mug Yourself
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USA - Northern Approaches 2 (1985) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

USA - Northern Approaches 2 (1985) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

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USA - Northern Approaches 2 (1985) - Black Mug Design

This is a map, and it asks to be read the way you read a chart: slowly, with your finger on the lines.

Visual Elements & Composition

The design is built from cartographic linework rather than pictures. Coastlines, boundary lines and place-name lettering take up the field, arranged so the northern edge of the land draws the eye across the composition. The printed text is a key element: the title and the 1985 date sit in the map's own lettering, marking it as a document of its moment rather than a decorative pattern. Nothing is added for ornament. Every mark is there to locate something.

Meaning & Symbolism

Maps titled around "approaches" were made to show the routes into a region, the ways a traveller or a navigator would come at a coastline from the sea or across the land. That is the core of the image: a northern frontier seen as a set of entry points rather than a single border. Dated 1985, the print belongs to a period when northern waters and polar geography were studied closely, and the map carries that attention to terrain into a domestic object.

On the Black Mug

A mug is turned slowly in the hand, so a map on one suits the way it gets read: a little at a time, one side and then the next as the coffee goes down. The black ground makes the pale linework stand out against the curve of the body, and the lettering comes forward as you lift the cup to your mouth. It is a gift for the person who has a map pinned up somewhere, or who always wants to know exactly where they are, and a good cheeky reminder that the best route is sometimes the one you hold in your hands.

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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.