About GrafixMat Coasters
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Front
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Back Story
About GrafixMat Coasters:
Each GrafixMat® is a work of art, masterfully laser-engraved on the cork front with a unique and amusing story colorfully illustrated on its flip-side. For a treasured gift or your own personal collection; select one or create a set of 2, 4, 6 or more from 21 themed Collections totaling more than 500 contemporary and fine art designs. Made from eco-friendly recycled cork from Portugal and Spain, yet handcrafted in the U.S.A. GrafixMats® are so artfully designed and intriguing, we've created a hanging hole in the back of each coaster.
All Natural • Durable • Easy Wash • Singles or Sets • Storage Caddies • 4 1/4" Diameter, 5/16" Thick • Green Certified
Front Design:
Train 1
The Back Story:
Black Loco
The 1800's a period of colorful painted locomotives were about engineer pride, back when many engines were not numbered but named. As engines got bigger and harder to clean, black was the only color that could disguise all the wretchedness that covers a steamer. Most steam locomotives in the late 19th, early 20th century were painted black because black was cheap, it matches the color of cinders & hot ashes, black goes great with grey smoke boxes, plus black steam locomotives didn't have to be cleaned so often because of color match with cinders & ashes.