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  • USA - Washington, Suburban (1964) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Washington, Suburban (1964) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Washington, Suburban (1964) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Washington, Suburban (1964) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Washington, Suburban (1964) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Washington, Suburban (1964) (Map) Black Coffee Mug-15oz-Go Mug Yourself
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USA - Washington, Suburban (1964) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

USA - Washington, Suburban (1964) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

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USA - Washington, Suburban (1964) - Black Mug Design

This design is a 1964 map of the Washington suburbs, printed as a single flat sheet of street-level detail.

Visual Elements & Composition

The map fills the whole field with its network of streets, roads and boundary lines, so no single shape takes over the layout. Road lines vary in weight to separate main thoroughfares from residential lanes, and the tight clustering of lines in the built-up areas gives the surface its texture. The map's own title and date sit within the composition as lettering, and the numerals on the sheet anchor the scale. Because the print is one continuous image, the eye keeps moving from one neighbourhood to the next instead of settling on a focal point.

Meaning & Symbolism

A suburban street map is a record of how a region was laid out for living, working and commuting. The 1964 date places it in the years when the Washington area was expanding outward, with new residential developments connected to the city by growing road networks. Read today, it shows a landscape of planning decisions: where people were expected to live, how they were expected to travel, and which places counted as neighbourhoods. It is a document of ordinary civic life, which is exactly why it reads as so quietly absorbing.

Turning the Map in Your Hands

A mug is a small surface that gets turned slowly in the hand, so the map reveals itself in pieces, one street at a time, as the cup rotates. The handle sets a natural front and back, and each turn brings a new stretch of roads into view. This is a good match for a map, which was always meant to be read from close range and studied at leisure. For anyone who has ever traced a route with a finger over morning coffee, this print gives that habit a new home, and makes a thoughtful gift for a fellow map lover who likes a little history with their drink.

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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.