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  • USA - Western New England 2 (1975) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Western New England 2 (1975) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Western New England 2 (1975) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Western New England 2 (1975) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Western New England 2 (1975) (Map) Black Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Western New England 2 (1975) (Map) Black Coffee Mug-Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Western New England 2 (1975) (Map) Black Coffee Mug-Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - Western New England 2 (1975) (Map) Black Coffee Mug-Go Mug Yourself
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USA - Western New England 2 (1975) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

USA - Western New England 2 (1975) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

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USA - Western New England 2 (1975) - Black Mug Design

This is a 1975 map of western New England, drawn as a region-wide picture of how the land, rivers and towns sit together, and printed in white-and-grey linework across a black ground.

Visual Elements & Composition

The map fills its field edge to edge, so no frame or border competes with the land itself. Fine lines carry the rivers, roads and contours, while the place names are set small and close, so the eye moves from one town to the next the way a finger traces a route on a paper atlas. Against the black background the lines read as light, and the broad shapes of the hills and valleys stand out more than the individual labels. Nothing in the layout is decorative. Every mark is cartographic, which gives the piece a quiet, almost architectural calm.

Meaning & Symbolism

A map of this kind is a record of a place at a particular moment. Western New England in 1975 was a landscape of river valleys, small mill and farm towns, and the long ridges of the Berkshires, and the map holds that geography as it was then. Its "USA" title places it within a national series of regional maps, the sort made to show how a country is divided into working landscapes. For anyone who grew up on those roads, or who still measures distance in valleys and hilltops, the map works as a kind of memory, a way of finding home without needing to look for it.

Made for the Turn of the Hand

A mug is not read all at once. You lift it, turn it, and the map comes around piece by piece, so the region arrives in fragments: a river bend here, a cluster of town names there, then the hills again as the cup comes back to you. The map's curved surface suits that slow rotation, and the handle sits where your fingers already expect to find it. Each morning the same map looks a little different depending on which part you happen to be holding up to the light.

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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.