Matt knew Algonquin from childhood trips out of Crystal Lake. The river gives this article its route through the design, while the old automobile hill climbs show how a familiar town can still surprise us during research.
Details in the drawing
The wraparound artwork includes Fox River, Cornish Park, Historic Village Hall and Algonquin Founders’ Days. Each is part of the place this mug was drawn to remember.
See the finished mug
Explore the artwork and find current shop information on The Algonquin Mug page. The mug is carried through Riverbottom Ice Cream; please check the mug page or contact the shop before making a special trip.
A gift idea with a real place behind it
Fox River and Cornish Park give this design two points to recognize on a return visit. For someone who knows Algonquin through trips rather than an address, pair the mug with a note about a particular stop or a plan to go back. It keeps the gift tied to an experience instead of a generic destination.
Ashley Ann