This vintage Atlantic City souvenir mug is decorated with a wraparound assortment of classic casino imagery, including a slot machine, red dice, roulette wheel, gaming table, chips, and bold “Atlantic City / New Jersey” lettering.
The heavy cream-colored ceramic body is finished with a deep brown glazed interior and a wide brown band around the rim. A squared handle and substantial diner-style form give the mug the chunky profile commonly seen in late-20th-century souvenir drinkware.
The casino imagery places the design within Atlantic City’s gambling-era tourism culture. New Jersey’s first legal Atlantic City casino, Resorts International, opened in May 1978, after which casino-themed souvenirs became closely associated with the city’s Boardwalk identity.
Good vintage condition with visible age-related wear consistent with previous use.
The cream glaze shows light surface marks, small areas of discoloration, and minor spotting. The brown rim and interior retain their glossy finish with some small age-related marks visible. The printed casino graphics remain clear and colorful.
Type: Souvenir coffee mug
Location: Atlantic City, New Jersey
Theme: Casino / gambling
Material: Glazed ceramic
Color: Cream with brown, red, yellow, and black decoration
Interior: Dark brown glazed interior
Rim: Wide brown glazed band
Handle: Squared ceramic handle
Graphics: Slot machine, dice, roulette wheel, gaming table, and chips
Text: “Atlantic City / New Jersey”
Style: Heavy diner-style souvenir mug
Era: Vintage, likely late 1970s–1980s
Maker: Unconfirmed
Country of manufacture: Unconfirmed
Macondo Room Object No. 023
This vintage Atlantic City souvenir mug is decorated with a wraparound assortment of classic casino imagery, including a slot machine, red dice, roulette wheel, gaming table, chips, and bold “Atlantic City / New Jersey” lettering.
The heavy cream-colored ceramic body is finished with a deep brown glazed interior and a wide brown band around the rim. A squared handle and substantial diner-style form give the mug the chunky profile commonly seen in late-20th-century souvenir drinkware.
The casino imagery places the design within Atlantic City’s gambling-era tourism culture. New Jersey’s first legal Atlantic City casino, Resorts International, opened in May 1978, after which casino-themed souvenirs became closely associated with the city’s Boardwalk identity.
Good vintage condition with visible age-related wear consistent with previous use.
The cream glaze shows light surface marks, small areas of discoloration, and minor spotting. The brown rim and interior retain their glossy finish with some small age-related marks visible. The printed casino graphics remain clear and colorful.
Type: Souvenir coffee mug
Location: Atlantic City, New Jersey
Theme: Casino / gambling
Material: Glazed ceramic
Color: Cream with brown, red, yellow, and black decoration
Interior: Dark brown glazed interior
Rim: Wide brown glazed band
Handle: Squared ceramic handle
Graphics: Slot machine, dice, roulette wheel, gaming table, and chips
Text: “Atlantic City / New Jersey”
Style: Heavy diner-style souvenir mug
Era: Vintage, likely late 1970s–1980s
Maker: Unconfirmed
Country of manufacture: Unconfirmed
Macondo Room Object No. 023
