Colorado State mug

It's hard not to start humming John Denver's Rocky Mountain High when looking at this coffee mug. The stylized 'C',  black pedestal base and sunset gradation combine to give it a rad 70's vibe man.

University of Suburban Propane mug

They may not have a football team, school mascot, debate club, or school song, but graduates of U of S.P. do get this handsome mug as proof that when it comes to gas they've made the grade!

Worths Department Store mug

As stated on this elegant mug , Worths Departments stores were "Where Fashion Comes First". The back featured a list of their nine area locations, making it easier to figure out which store to swing by to pick up that polyester jumpsuit or suede safari jacket.

Massachusetts mug

It may be the Bay State, but the stylized musket and hat are iconic reminders of the States first tourists- who probably preferred a morning cuppa tea to start their day. 

Miss National Pre-Teen Pageant mug

The artwork on this commemorative pageant mug from 1990 looks more like it came out of a 1970's clip art catalog- which really isn't too surprising.  Stars, bunting, a cheerleader, and an outlined U.S. all help to remind us whose pageant it is!

Royal Dining Room & Cocktail Lounge mug

Diners were treated like royalty at the Royal Dining Room where their coffee was literally served on a pedestal, or at least in a pedestal mug. A coat of arms on the back of the mug confirms the Dining Room's distinguished lineage to the Royal Motel.

Bowling mug

Function follows form in this striking (sorry couldn't resist) hand-painted bowling themed coffee mug. The 3 dimensional bowling ball and pin make a lousy handle, but sure are a clever touch. 

Miller's Furniture & Sleep Centers mug

Mad Men, Season 3 starts tonite. I envision this- The Miller Furniture execs hate the surreal, Dali inspired mattress ads and new logo that Sterling Cooper is 'pitching'. Draper strolls into the meeting, sells them on the ads and lets them keep the brush-script logo!  The 'suits' swoon, scotch is poured, ceramic mugs clink in a toast. Draper exits.

Florida mug

There are a lot of things to like about this coffee mug, including the shape, the tropical spot art, the colors and even the way the brown trim at the top got carried over to the handle- adding just a touch of mass produced indifference to that morning cup of Joe.

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Honeybee's Pancake House mug

Here's a nice looking mug from a joint called Honeybee's Pancake House that features a bee that not only runs, but also has arms and hands- I guess the better to hold up those batter encrusted wings.

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