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USA - Southeastern (1926) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

USA - Southeastern (1926) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

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USA - Southeastern (1926) - Black Mug Design

This design is a map of the Southeastern United States as it stood in 1926, drawn in the classic cartographic style of the mid-1920s.

Visual Elements & Composition

The map is the whole picture. State and coastline boundaries, river lines and place names fill the frame, and the region's shape reads clearly from edge to edge. The lettering and linework are the main graphic details, so the artwork feels like a page lifted from an atlas. Its quiet, measured layout suits a surface that is turned slowly in the hand.

Meaning & Symbolism

A map from 1926 records how people of the time understood their country: where its states met, how its coasts ran and how its regions were named. The roaring twenties were a period of growing road travel and rapid change, and an atlas of this kind captures that moment of national self-description. For anyone with roots in the South, or an interest in Southern heritage, the design works as a window onto a familiar landscape seen through another era's eyes.

On the Black Mug

A mug is held close and turned by the hand, so the map is never seen all at once. Each quarter turn brings a new stretch of coastline or another cluster of place names into view, the way a reader moves across a folded atlas. The black ground gives the old linework a crisp, sharp edge, and the design sits well with a morning cup or a long evening drink. It makes a considered gift for someone who likes history with a little nostalgia in their routine.

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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.