Clothesline mug: Retro illustration of a rotary clothesline with colourful washing in a backyard at dusk, above the words Backyard Classic

Retro illustration of a rotary clothesline with colourful washing in a backyard at dusk, above the words Backyard Classic - flat print artwork for the clothesline mug

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Clothesline Mug – Retro Aussie Backyard Gift

Name: Clothesline Mug – Retro Aussie Backyard Gift
SKU: icons01
Price: 22.00 AUD
Availability: InStock

$22.00

Towels, socks and a faded singlet doing laps in the breeze. A clothesline mug for every Aussie who grew up running through the washing.

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Before the dryer, before the balcony airer, there was the rotary clothesline. Every backyard had one, and every kid swung on it at least once.

This mug is a little love letter to that Aussie backyard icon.

A Clothesline Mug for Aussie Backyard Nostalgia

A classic rotary clothesline stands in the middle of a suburban backyard, hung with striped towels, a singlet and a row of mismatched socks.

Behind it the sky glows orange and gold over a corrugated iron fence, painted in a retro travel-poster style, with BACKYARD CLASSIC in bold navy letters underneath.

Peak Suburbia

It’s the view from the back step on a Sunday arvo: washing out, lawn mowed, someone firing up a barbie two houses down.

Nostalgic without being twee, it suits anyone who misses the old family home.

Mug Details

Sturdy white ceramic, shiny on the outside and easy to hold
Takes 11oz (around 325mL), so one refill is usually plenty
Safe for the dishwasher and the microwave
Printed in Australia in sunset orange, gold, slate and navy
Arrives in its own white gift box

Who Should Get This Mug?

People who grew up in the suburbs
New home owners with their first big backyard
Anyone who loves retro poster art
Expats who miss the Aussie quarter-acre block

More everyday legends are waiting in our Aussie icon mugs.

Got questions?

Backyard Classic mug: your questions answered

About this mug

What is on the Backyard Classic mug?

A retro illustration of a rotary clothesline with washing on it, in a backyard at dusk, with the words Backyard Classic.

Who is this mug for?

Anyone nostalgic for an Aussie suburban childhood, or new home owners proud of their backyard.

Do you have other Aussie icons?

Yes. Our Aussie icon mugs include fairy bread, pavlova, lamingtons and backyard cricket.

Delivery and care

Do you deliver across Australia?

Yes, to every state and territory by Australia Post, and shipping is free when you order 2 or more items. We only ship within Australia.

How is the design printed, and will it last?

Every mug is hand-printed in Australia using sublimation printing on an 11oz ceramic mug. We like to be upfront: like every sublimation print, the colours will gradually soften with use and washing. It is made for everyday drinking, and a favourite mug that has worn in a little is part of its charm.

How do I look after it?

The sublimation print is dishwasher safe, so you can load it up with the rest of the kitchen. To keep the colours looking fresh for longer, a hand wash with a soft sponge is kinder than a scourer.