Photo Mug : The Musick Hal at Disco Island, 1875
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The Musick Hal at Disco Island, 1875
Engraving showing the building on Disco Island, Greenland, which the crew of the Arctic exploration ship, Pandora, had converted to use as a Musick Hal for their entertainment, 1875. A female inhabitant of Disco Island stands on the right, admiring the litter left behind by the British explorers. The Pandora was used by Sir Allen Young in two attempts between 1875 and 1876 to find the Northwest Passage, around the northern coast of Canada and Alaska, and any traces of the missing Franklin expedition of 1845
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1845 1875 1876 Admiring Alaska Allen Arctic Attempts Behind Converted Crew Disco Exploration Explorers Fin D Franklin Greenland Inhabitant Litter Missing North West Passage Stands Traces
Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
"Bring a piece of historical Disco Island to your daily routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mug featuring "The Musick Hal at Disco Island, 1875" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This enchanting engraving captures the unique moment when the Arctic exploration ship, Pandora, transformed the building on Disco Island into a Musick Hal for the entertainment of its crew. Each mug is expertly crafted to showcase your chosen image in vibrant detail, making it a delightful and thoughtful gift or a cherished addition to your own collection. Enjoy your favorite beverage while reminiscing about the fascinating history of Disco Island and the intrepid explorers who once called it home."
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
This engraving captures a unique moment in the annals of Arctic exploration history, depicting The Musick Hal at Disco Island, Greenland, in 1875. The building on the left was once a simple structure on the uninhabited island, but the crew of the British exploration ship, Pandora, under the command of Sir Allen Young, had ingeniously converted it into a Musick Hal for their entertainment during their two attempts to discover the Northwest Passage between 1875 and 1876. The passage was a long-sought-after sea route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, passing through the northern coasts of Canada and Alaska. The image shows a female inhabitant of Disco Island standing on the right, gazing at the discarded litter left behind by the British explorers. Sir Allen Young had used the Pandora in his quest to find any traces of the missing Franklin expedition of 1845, which had gone missing in the Arctic. The Musick Hal, with its makeshift decorations and discarded items, serves as a testament to the crew's resourcefulness and their desire for enjoyment amidst the harsh Arctic conditions. The engraving, from the Illustrated London News, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing a visual representation of the historical significance of the Pandora's voyages and the crew's innovative use of available resources. The image also highlights the contrast between the explorers and the native inhabitant, offering a poignant reminder of the different worlds that intersected during the age of Arctic exploration.
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