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  • USA - The United States (1946) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - The United States (1946) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - The United States (1946) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - The United States (1946) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - The United States (1946) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - The United States (1946) (Map) Black Coffee Mug-11oz-Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - The United States (1946) (Map) Black Coffee Mug-Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - The United States (1946) (Map) Black Coffee Mug-Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - The United States (1946) (Map) Black Coffee Mug-Go Mug Yourself
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USA - The United States (1946) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

USA - The United States (1946) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

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USA - The United States (1946) - Black Mug Design

This design is a map of the United States, dated 1946 in its title, drawn as a single national outline that asks to be read as a whole country rather than a collection of states.

Visual Elements & Composition

The continental outline dominates the layout. Its coastlines, the long Atlantic and Gulf edges, and the broad western border form the strongest shapes, with the country set centred and sized to fill the frame. Like most mid-century national maps, it relies on linework and labelling rather than decoration: state boundaries, place names and the year itself do the work. The title and date sit within the composition as text, so the map carries its own caption. Because the print sits on a black ground, the pale linework reads as a drawing rather than a photograph, and the eye moves from the crisp edges inward toward the middle of the country.

Meaning & Symbolism

A map of the whole nation is a statement about unity. Showing the United States as one continuous shape, rather than emphasising any single region, was a way of picturing the country as a shared place. The 1946 date anchors it to the years just after the Second World War, when the country was looking outward and inward at once, measuring its size and its future. Maps from this period were often made for schools, offices and homes, and they carried a quiet civic pride. This one speaks to that tradition: a plain, confident picture of a country that had just come through a war and was counting itself as whole.

Cupping a Map in Your Hands

A mug turns in the hand, so the map never appears all at once. As you rotate it, the outline slides across your fingers and the western states come round to meet your lips while the eastern coast drifts away. The handle sits on one side of the design, which means the map wraps around the cylinder in a continuous band, the way a globe does. That makes it a good companion for the first coffee of a morning spent planning a trip, or for a gift for someone who has ever traced a route with a finger across a wall map.

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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.