{"product_id":"garfield-hate-mondays-mug-1978","title":"Garfield I Hate Mondays Mug 1978 Enesco Vintage Jim Davis Ceramic Coffee Cup","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garfield \"I Hate Mondays\" ceramic mug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ceramic mug, licensed character collectible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1978 to 1981, per the copyright date stamped on the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e cream exterior with grey interior glaze, blue lettering, Garfield in orange, black, and white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e stamped on base, reading \"Garfield BY: JIM DAVIS, ©1978, 1981 UNITED FEATURE SYNDICATE, INC., LICENSEE ENESCO\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"I Hate Mondays,\" not confirmed from photos beyond the printed design name\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e late 1970s to early 1980s licensed character novelty mug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 inches tall, 3 inches round at the rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-kitchenware\" title=\"garfield coffee mug\"\u003esleeping Garfield illustration with printed Jim Davis signature\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Very Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Very Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e shows light use, sound and attractive with only minor flaws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarfield illustration is bright, clear, and colorful, with no fading to the orange or black ink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \"I Hate Mondays\" text is crisp and fully legible with no chipping to the letters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo chips or cracks found on the rim, handle, or body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisible staining on the base, forming faint ring marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight scuff marks in the bottom interior of the mug, consistent with spoon use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarfield 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fun find for a Garfield collector, an office humor collector, or anyone who wants a little 1980s desk nostalgia with their morning coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cheerful bit of comic strip history that still says exactly what most Mondays feel like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙[\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"reading Vintage shipping policy\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e], no surprises\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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