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USA - Southwest 1 (1977) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

USA - Southwest 1 (1977) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

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USA - Southwest 1 (1977) - Black Mug Design

This design is a printed map of the American Southwest, drawn as a flat cartographic view of the region as it stood in 1977.

Visual Elements & Composition

The map fills the surface as a single, unbroken field. State and territory boundaries run as straight and angular lines across the sheet, and the landforms and place labels carry the eye from one corner to the next. Nothing is decorative for its own sake. The layout reads as a document first and an illustration second, so the viewer's attention moves between the borders, the names and the spaces they enclose. The numerals and labels stay small and precise, which rewards a closer look when the mug is turned in the hand.

Meaning & Symbolism

A map of this kind is a record of how a region was divided and named. The Southwest is a place of deserts, mesas and river corridors, and its boundaries were drawn on top of those natural features by surveyors, legislators and settlers. Dating the map to 1977 fixes it in a specific moment, when these borders were long settled and the region was already a familiar subject for travellers and for people who had made it home. The design asks you to read the land as a set of decisions made over time.

Turning the Map in Your Hands

A mug is a surface you rotate rather than view head-on. As you turn it, the map's regions pass in sequence, so the route from one state to the next becomes something you trace with your thumb while you drink. It makes a good companion for a slow morning spent planning a road trip, or for anyone who has ever stared at a map and wondered where the next stop should be.

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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.