Garfield I Hate Mondays Mug 1978 Enesco Vintage Jim Davis Ceramic Coffee Cup

This vintage Garfield "I Hate Mondays" ceramic mug was made by Enesco under a 1978, 1981 United Feature Syndicate copyright, marked on the base with Jim Davis's name and the Garfield license.

A cream colored mug with a grey interior, it shows a sleeping Garfield in bright orange and black beneath the "JIM DAVIS" signature, with "I HATE MONDAYS" printed in bold blue block letters on the front, making it a fun grab for anyone building a desk full of real vintage character mugs instead of reissues.

Details

• Item: Garfield "I Hate Mondays" ceramic mug
• Item Type: ceramic mug, licensed character collectible
• Era: 1978 to 1981, per the copyright date stamped on the base
• Materials: ceramic
• Color: cream exterior with grey interior glaze, blue lettering, Garfield in orange, black, and white
• Maker and Mark: stamped on base, reading "Garfield BY: JIM DAVIS, ©1978, 1981 UNITED FEATURE SYNDICATE, INC., LICENSEE ENESCO"
• Pattern or Model: "I Hate Mondays," not confirmed from photos beyond the printed design name
• Style: late 1970s to early 1980s licensed character novelty mug
• Dimensions: 4 inches tall, 3 inches round at the rim
• Special Features: sleeping Garfield illustration with printed Jim Davis signature

Condition Grade: Very Good

Positives

• Graded Very Good: shows light use, sound and attractive with only minor flaws
• Garfield illustration is bright, clear, and colorful, with no fading to the orange or black ink
• The "I Hate Mondays" text is crisp and fully legible with no chipping to the letters
• No chips or cracks found on the rim, handle, or body

Issues / Wear

• Visible staining on the base, forming faint ring marks
• Light scuff marks in the bottom interior of the mug, consistent with spoon use

Condition Grade Key

• Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
• Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
• Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
• Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.

Collector's Notes

Garfield hit newspapers in 1978 and was an instant licensing hit, with Enesco putting out mugs like this one for offices and kitchens everywhere by the early 1980s.

A fun find for a Garfield collector, an office humor collector, or anyone who wants a little 1980s desk nostalgia with their morning coffee.

The base carries the full copyright stamp naming Jim Davis and Enesco, which is the kind of clear, confirmed mark that makes a piece easy to date with confidence.

A cheerful bit of comic strip history that still says exactly what most Mondays feel like.

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