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USA - Southeast 2 (1975) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

USA - Southeast 2 (1975) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

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USA - Southeast 2 (1975) - Black Mug Design

This design is a map of the American Southeast, drawn as a single cartographic sheet dated 1975, and it takes the region's geography as its entire subject.

Visual Elements & Composition

The map fills the field edge to edge, so the land itself does the work. State boundaries, river lines and coastline run through the composition as the main structure, with the lettering of place names and the 1975 date setting the rhythm of text across the surface. Nothing decorative competes with the geography. The result reads as a document first and an image second, which is part of its charm.

Meaning & Symbolism

A regional map of this kind is a record of how a country was surveyed, divided and named at a particular moment. The 1975 date anchors it to a specific decade, when the boundaries and place names it shows were the working reference for people travelling, teaching and planning across these states. The "2" in the title marks it as one sheet in a series, so it belongs to a larger act of mapping the whole country, one region at a time.

Turning the Map in Hand

A mug is never looked at all at once. You hold it, turn it, and the map slides past your fingers in sections: a stretch of coastline, a run of state lines, a cluster of towns, then the next stretch around the curve. Each sip brings a different corner of the Southeast into view, which suits a map meant to be read piece by piece. For the coffee, tea or hot chocolate lover on your list, or for anyone who has spent a long afternoon tracing a road trip with a finger, it is a gift that keeps revealing more the longer it stays on the table.

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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.