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  • USA - Washington, Suburban (1948) (Map) Black Coffee Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Washington, Suburban (1948) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Washington, Suburban (1948) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Washington, Suburban (1948) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Washington, Suburban (1948) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Washington, Suburban (1948) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Washington, Suburban (1948) (Map) Black Coffee Mug-15oz-Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Washington, Suburban (1948) (Map) Black Coffee Mug-Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Washington, Suburban (1948) (Map) Black Coffee Mug-Go Mug Yourself
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USA - Washington, Suburban (1948) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

USA - Washington, Suburban (1948) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

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USA - Washington, Suburban (1948) - Black Mug Design

This design reproduces a 1948 map of suburban Washington, turning a working piece of cartography into a piece of everyday drinkware.

Visual Elements & Composition

The map is built from linework: streets, boundaries and the outlines of the surrounding suburbs, set out in a dense network that fills the frame. Nothing decorative competes with it. The layout reads as a planner's view rather than a picture, with the street grid doing the work of composition and the lettering of place names and the title sitting within it as the only text.

Meaning & Symbolism

Maps of this kind record how a city was growing outward in the years after the Second World War, when new housing spread beyond the urban core and the suburb became a place people commuted from. The 1948 date places the map at that moment of expansion, so every street on it is a record of a neighbourhood being planned and settled. It is a document of ambition as much as geography.

Turned in the Hand

A mug is held and turned while it is drunk from, so the map never shows all at once. Each quarter-turn brings a different stretch of roads round to the front, the way a walk through a suburb reveals one street after another. The black ground makes the fine lines stand out in the morning light, and the handle sits where the eye has already settled on a route. Map and mug share the same habit of being read in motion.

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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.