Gilbert and Sullivan: From London To America
Title
Gilbert and Sullivan: From London To America
Creator
Lacher-Feldman, Jessica
Contributor
Lacher-Feldman, Jessica
Date
2020
Description
Gilbert and Sullivan: From London To America
Publisher
Department of Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester
Language
English
Items in the Gilbert and Sullivan: From London To America Collection
Screenshot, original Gilbert and Sullivan digital exhibition
Screenshot of part of the homepage for the original "Gilbert and Sullivan from London to America" digital exhibition.
Men and Women of the Day. Volume III
[Photographic plate]. W. S. Gilbert. London: Barraud. [Men and Women of the Day. Volume III. London: Richard Bentley, 1890.]
Unsigned pen-and-ink drawing on blue paper
W. S. Gilbert. Unsigned pen-and-ink drawing on blue paper, n.d.
Fun
Fun. Volume 7 (New Series). London: ["Fun" Office], May 16,1868. Open to Gilberts Bab Ballad, "The Story of Prince Agib."
Autograph letter, signed
W. S. Gilbert. Autograph letter, signed. To Messrs. Dalziel. 8 Essex Villas, August 12, 1870. Two pages, small 8vo. Gilbert requests supplies after receiving a commission to illustrate a tale, Madame Fortunio, for the publisher, [Alexander] Strahan.…
Souvenir Program, Pygmalion and Galatea
[Souvenir Program.] London: Lyceum Theatre, Feb. 12, 1884. Revival of Pygmalion and Galatea followed by the original production of Comedy and Tragedy. Silk program with sewn-on fringe.
Pinafore picture book
W. S. Gilbert. The Pinafore Picture Book. London: George Bell, 1908. Edition deluxe. First edition. Presentation copy, inscribed by Gilbert to his wife. Ownership signature and re-inscription by Lady Gilbert (Auntie Lucy).
Cover illustration of Arthur Sullivan, Pictorial World
[Periodical cover]. Pictorial World (London), Nov. 18, 1876. "Arthur Sullivan."
Carte de visite, of Arthur Sullivan, age 28
[Carte de visite.] Arthur Sullivan (age 28). Birmingham [UK]: H.J. Whitlock, (ca. 1870).
Autograph letter, signed
Arthur Sullivan. Autograph letter, signed. To [Alfred] Mellon. 3 Ponsonby St. S.W., n.d. (ca. 1863). One page, small 8vo. Sullivan, age 21, promotes a performance of one of two marches he wrote in 1863. The pointed "A" in this early signature soon…
Autograph musical quote, signed
Arthur Sullivan. Autograph musical quote, signed. December 1895. Three bars of music from The Golden Legend.
Autograph letter of Arthur Sullivan, signed
Arthur Sullivan. Autograph letter, signed. To [George] Cooper. 47, Claverton Terrace. February 10, 1870. Three pages, small 8vo.Sullivan, as organist at St. Peters, attempts to recruit an assistant from his former teacher.
Souvenir Program, Ivanhoe
Lewis Hind. A Souvenir of the One Hundreth Performance of Ivanhoe (music by Arthur Sullivan). As Produced at the Royal English Opera by R. DOyly Carte. London: J.S. Virtue &
Contemporary engraving of scene from Thespis at the Gaiety Theatre
[Contemporary engraving]. The Graphic (London), Feb. 10, 1872. "Scene from Thespis at the Gaiety Theatre.
Program, Thespis or the Gods Grown Old
[Program]. London: Gaiety Theatre, [Jan. 1872]. Original production of Thespis or, The Gods Grown Old.
Newsaper article, 'Trial by Jury
Fun. Vol. 7 (New Series). London: ["Fun" Office], 1868. Opened to show Trial by Jury by W. S. Gilbert, with his own illustrations, signed "Bab."
Program, Trial by Jury
[Program]. London: Royalty Theatre [April 1875]. Original production of Trial by Jury. Illustrated with caricatures of the players.
Libretto, Trial by Jury
W. S. Gilbert. Trial by Jury. London: Walter Smith, 1875. First edition of the libretto.
Program, Trial by Jury
[Program]. Boston: Globe Theatre, Nov. 28, 1876. Soldene English Opera Company in Trial by Jury. An early American production.
Elixir of Love
The Graphic Christmas Number 1876. London: "The Graphic" Office, Dec. 25, 1876. Open to "An Elixir of Love" by W.S. Gilbert with his "Bab" illustrations.
Program, The Sorcerer
[Program]. London: Opera Comique [December 1877]. Original production of The Sorcerer.
Program, The Sorcerer
[Program]. London: Opera Comique [April 1878]. Illustrations by Pilotell.Original production of The Sorcerer followed by a revival of Trial by Jury.
Program, The Sorcerer
[Program]. Boston: Gaiety Theatre, Mar. 13, 1879. Adah Richmond Comedy Opera Troupe in The Sorcerer.An early American production performed on the coattails of H.M.S. Pinafore.
Program, H.M.S. Pinafore
[Program]. London: Opera Comique, [1878]. Original production of H.M.S. Pinafore.
Program, H.M.S. Pinafore
[Program]. London: Opera Comique, n.d. [1880]. Illustrations by Morehen. DOyly Cartes original children's H.M.S. Pinafore production.
Souvenir Fan, H.M.S. Pinafore
[Fan.] N.p., n.d., [1879]. The lithographed scene from H.M.S. Pinafore probably represents the Standard Theatre (New York) production.
Program, H.M.S. Pinafore
[Program.] New York: Standard Theatre, Jan. 25, 1879. First New York production of H.M.S. Pinafore.
Cabinet photograph, H.M.S. Pinafore
[Cabinet photograph]. Boston: Warren, [1879]. Rose Temple as Ralph in the first American production of H.M.S. Pinafore.
Autograph letter, signed
[Unidentified correspondent "Will".] Autograph letter signed. To unidentified recipient "George". New York State Senate, June 14, 1879. Four pages, small 8vo.A detailed letter describing Pinafore-mania in Albany, New York. [Page 2]"....Albany is…
Pocket knife, H.M.S. Pinafore
[Metal knife.] N.p., (ca. 1880). Handle with ship "H.M.S. Pinafore" on one side
Libretto, Fright Boat Sarah Jane, a Burlesque on Pinafore
[Thomas H. Simpson.] J.R.C. Freight Boat Sarah Jane. A Burlesque on Pinafore. Lynchburg Va: Virginian Book and Job Print, 1884. Libretto for a local burlesque minstrel version of Pinafore. Originally printed in 1880, the libretto was reprinted for…
Cabinet photograph, Corinne as Little Buttercup, H.M.S. Pinafore
[Cabinet photograph.] Boston: Notman &
Broadside, Boston Bos and Girls Pinafore Company in H.M.S. Pinafore
[Broadside]. Boston: Boston Museum [July 1879]. The Boston Boys and Girls Pinafore Company in H.M.S. Pinafore.
Program, Pirates of Penzance
[Program]. London: Opera Comique [Jan. 1881]. Original production of The Pirates of Penzance. Illustrated cover by Burnside.
Engraving, Mr. Richard Temple as the Pirate King in the Pirates of Penzance
[Contemporary engraving]. The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News (London), June 26, 1880. "Mr. Richard Temple as the Pirate King in The Pirates of Penzance" by M. Stretch.
D'Oyly Carte's Children's Opera Company production of The Pirates of Penzance
[Souvenir program]. London: Savoy Theatre, [Christmas season 1884]. D'Oyly Carte's Children's Opera Company production of The Pirates of Penzance.Four gilt and color lithographed panels illustrating juvenile characters.
Carte-de-visite, Pirates of Penzance, Marion Hood as Mabel in the Original London Production of the Pirates of Penzance
[Carte de visite]. London: Elliott &
Illustrated sheet music, The Pirates of Penzance Waltz
[Illustrated sheet music]. "The Pirates of Penzance Waltz." Arranged by Charles DAlbert. London: Chappell &
Program, Pirates of Penzance
[Program]. London: Opera Comique [1880]. Original production of The Pirates of Penzance.
Playbill, Tony Pastor's Burlesque, The Pirates of Penn-Yann
[Playbill]. New York: Tony Pastors Theatre, Feb. 12 [1881]. Tony Pastors burlesque The Pirates of Penn-Yann.
Patience
[Souvenir program]. London: Savoy Theatre, [1882]. Original production of Patience. Illustrated with characters and scenes from the opera, and portraits of Gilbert, Sullivan and DOyly Carte.
Souvenir Program, Patience
[Souvenir program]. New York: Patience. New York: Art Interchange Press, [Dec. 29] 1881. Commemorates the 250th performance at the Savoy Theatre, London and the 100th performance at the Standard Theatre, New York by DOyly Cartes Opera Company.…
Broadside, San Francisco Minstrels in Frank Dumont's burlesque Patients or Bunion Salve's Bride
[Broadside]. [Auburn, NY: Opera House, May 5, 1882]. San Francisco Minstrels in Frank Dumonts burlesque Patients
Libretto, The Duke's Song, from Patience
W. S. Gilbert. Patience. San Francisco: Francis, Valentine &
Trade Card, Oscar Wilde advertises Straiton and Storm's Cigars
[Advertising trade card]. [New York]: N.p., (ca. 1882). Oscar Wilde advertises Straiton and Storms Cigars.
Cabinet Photograph, Portrait of Lilian Russell, Bijou Opera House Production of Patience
[Cabinet photograph]. New York: Anderson, [1882]. Portrait of Lillian Russell in the Bijou Opera House production of Patience
Program, Patience
[Program]. New York: Bijou Opera House, [June 1882]. John A. McCaulls pirated version of Patience starring Lillian Russell.
Contemporary Print, "Jack" of George Grosssmith as the Lord Chancellor in the original London Production
[Contemporary print]. Society (London) Supplement, Jan. 6, 1882. Portrait by "Jack" of George Grossmith as the Lord Chancellor in the original London production.
Souvenir Progam, Iolanthe
[Souvenir program]. London: Savoy Theatre, [1883]. Original production of Iolanthe. Designed by Alice Havers.
Ticket coupons, Savoy Theatre
Two Savoy Theatre ticket coupons, dated Jan. 10, 1882. Balcony seats no. 68 and 70 with diagram of theatre balcony seating on verso.
Souvenir Program, Iolanthe
[Souvenir program]. Bijou Theatre, Boston, Apr. 18, 1883. The 150th Performance of Collier's Standard Opera Company in Iolanthe
Souvenir, Iolanthe Illustrated
Iolanthe Illustrated. New York: Standard Theatre, [Jan.-Feb.] 1883. Souvenir of D'Oyly Carte's original New York production. Sketches by J.E. Kelly.
Souvenir advertisement, Princess Ida
[Souvenir advertisement]. [London]: Hildesheimer and Faulkner [1884]. Scenes from Princess Ida designed by Alice Havers.With tipped-on notice of D'Oyly Carte's touring company in Princess Ida.
Contemprary Engraving, Princess Ida
[Contemporary engraving]. The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News (London), Jan. 19, 1884. "Princess Ida at the Savoy Theatre" by D.H. Friston.
Program, Original New York production, Princess Ida
[Program]. New York: Fifth Avenue Theatre, week ending Mar. 22, 1884. Original New York production of Princess Ida.
Cabinet photograph, Florence Bemister as Lady Psyche and chorus members in D'Oyly Carte's New York Production of Princess Ida
[Cabinet photograph]. New York: Sarony [1884]. Florence Bemister as Lady Psyche and chorus members in DOyly CartesNew York production of Princess Ida.
Cabinet photograph, Three Little Maids from School are We
[Cabinet photograph]. London: Barraud, [1885]. "Three Little Maids From School Are We."Sybil Grey, Leonora Braham and Jessie Bond in the original production of The Mikado.
Souvenir program, Der Mikado
[Souvenir program]. Berlin: Krolls Theatre [1886-7]. Der Mikado. DOyly Cartes "G" Company German tour. Designed by Alice Havers.
Print, from Mikado, Aren't we three nice little maids?
[Print]. Hamburg: F.A. Dahlstrom, 1888. "Arent we three nice little maids?" by C.W. Allers. One print in a portfolio titled Bunte Welt von C.W. Allers.The print depicts backstage life at a DOyly Carte performance in Hamburg.
Cabinet photograph, Courtice Pounds as Nanki-Poo and Geraldine Ulmar as Yum-Yum in D'Oyly Carte's New York production of The Mikado
[Cabinet photograph]. New York: Falk [1885]. Courtice Pounds as Nanki-Poo and Geraldine Ulmar as Yum-Yum in DOyly Cartes New York production of The Mikado at the Fifth Avenue Theatre.
Cabinet photograph, Courtice Pounds as Nanki-Poo in his second act costume
[Cabinet photograph]. New York: Falk [1885]. Courtice Pounds as Nanki-Poo in his second act costume.
Souvenir, The Mikado
[Souvenir sachet satin book mark]. A souvenir of John Stetson's spectacular production of The Mikado at the Metropolitan Opera House, New York in April 1886. Central padded multicolored panel with engraving of the "Three Little Maids From School."…
Libretto, The Mikado
W. S. Gilbert. The Mikado. [Chicago]: N.p., 1885. The earliest American libretto, printed for Sydney Rosenfelds production.
Political parody program, The Mikado of Albany
[Political parody]. The Albany 1686-1886. Bicentennial number, July 22, 1886. "The Mikado of Albany."
Sculpture, Three Little Maids from School
[Cast metal sculpture]. N.p.: n.d. (ca. 1885). The title on the base reads "Three Little Maids From School."
W.H. Hamilton as the Mikado in Duff's Stanard Theatre production of The Mikado
[Cabinet photograph]. New York: Sarony [1885]. W.H. Hamilton as the Mikado in Duff's Standard Theatre production of The Mikado.
Program, The Mikado
[Program]. Lawrence, [Mass.]: Opera House, Nov. 30, [1885]. The Mikado. DOyly Cartes [Third Mikado Touring] Company, under the management of John Stetson.
Playset, The Mikado
[Playset for The Mikado]. Boston: Supplement to The Sunday Herald, Mar. 1, 1896. A juvenile theatre playset with scenery, principal characters and chorus printed in colors on one sheet of heavy stock.
Souvenir program, Ruddigore
[Souvenir program]. London: Savoy Theatre, [May, 1887]. Original production of Ruddigore. Designed by Alice Havers.
Sheet music, Ruddigore Waltz
[Illustrated sheet music.] "Ruddigore Waltz." Arranged by P. Bucalossi. London: Chappell &
Autograph letter, signed
W. S. Gilbert. Autograph letter, signed. To [George] Boughton. 39 HarringtonGardens, Dec. 17, 1886. Three pages, small 8vo. With a full page drawing by Gilbert.Gilbert describes his plans for costuming "a new piece for the Savoy Theatre" (Ruddygore)…
Broadside, Ruddigore
[Broadside]. New York: Fifth Ave. Theatre, [Feb. 1887]. D'Oyly Carte's original New York production of Ruddygore.
Cabinet photograph, Courtice Pounds as Richard Dauntless in D'Oyly Carte's New York Production of Ruddygore
[Cabinet photograph]. New York: Falk [1887]. Courtice Pounds as Richard Dauntless in DOyly Cartes New York production of Ruddygore.
Cabinet photograph, Geraldine Ulmar as Rose Maybud in D'Oyly Carte's production of Ruddygore
[Cabinet photograph]. New York: Sarony [1887]. Geraldine Ulmar as Rose Maybud in DOyly Cartes New York production of Ruddygore.
Indulgence Slip, Yeoman of the Guard
Indulgence slip announcing the substitution of Annie Cole for the indisposed Jessie Bond in the original production of The Yeomen of the Guard.
Souvenir program, Yeoman of the Guard
[Souvenir program]. London: Savoy Theatre, [Apr. 1889]. Original production of The Yeomen of the Guard. Designed by Alice Havers.
Progam, Yeoman of the Guard
[Program]. New York: The Casino, week ending Nov. 17, 1888. Original New York production of The Yeomen of the Guard, authorized by DOyly Carte.
Libretto, Yeoman of the Guard
W. S. Gilbert. The Yeomen of the Guard. New York: Richard Saalfield, [1888]. Saalfield pirated his libretto from the authorized edition.
Sheet music, Were I the Bride
[Illustrated sheet music]. Were I Thy Bride. New York: Wm. A. Pond &
[Imperial cabinet photograph of Rutland Barrington as Giuseppe in the original produciton of The Gondoliers]
[Imperial cabinet photograph]. London: Barraud, [1889]. Rutland Barrington as Giuseppe in the original production of The Gondoliers.
Souvenir program, The Gondoliers
[Program]. London: Savoy Theatre, [Oct. 1890]. Original production of The Gondoliers.
Souvenir advertisement, The Gondoliers
[Souvenir advertisement, ca. 1890]. "Mr. D'Oyly Carte's Company in The Gondoliers." Designed in England, printed in Germany by Hildescheimer &
Cabinet photogaph, Courtice Pounds as Marco, The Gondoliers
[Cabinet photograph]. London: Barraud, [1889]. Courtice Pounds as Marco in the original production of The Gondoliers.
Program, The Gondoliers
[Program]. New York: New Park Theatre, commencing Jan. 7 [1890]. Doyly Carte's Opera Company in the first New York production of The Gondoliers.
Contemporary engraving, The Gondoliers
[Contemporary engraving]. Harpers Bazaar, Feb. 1, 1890. "Gilbert and Sullivan's New Operetta [The Gondoliers]." by Albert E. Sterner.
Contemporary Engraving, Utopia Limited
[Contemporary engraving]. The Graphic, Oct. 14, 1893. "Sir Arthur Sullivan and Mr. Gilberts New Opera, Utopia Limited..."
Program, Utopia Limited
[Silk program]. New York: Broadway Theatre, Mar. 31, 1894. DOyly Cartes New York production of Utopia Limited.A souvenir of "Bachelor Twenty" Theatre Party, with cast list followed by bachelor club gossip.
Program, The Grand Duke
[Program]. Birmingham: Prince of Wales Theatre, week commencing Sept. 28, 1896.DOyly Cartes "D" Touring Company in The Grand Duke.
Sheet music, Trial By Jury Lancers
"Trial By Jury Lancers." Arranged by Charles D'Albert. London: Chappell &
Sheet music, The Sorcerer Waltz
"The Sorcerer Waltz." Arranged by Charles D'Albert. London: Metzler &
Sheet music, Pinafore Quadrille
"Pinafore Quadrille." Arranged by Charles Godfrey. London: Metzler &
Sheet music, The Pirates of Penzance Lancers
"The Pirates of Penzance Lancers." Arranged by Charles D'Albert. London: Chappell &
Sheet music, Iolanthe Lancers
"Iolanthe Lancers." Arranged by Charles D'Albert. London: Chappell &
Sheet music, The Mikado Quadrille
"The Mikado Quadrille." Arranged by P. Bucalossi. London: Chappell &
Sheet music, Ruddigore Quadrille
"Ruddigore Quadrille." Arranged by P. Bucalossi. London: Chappell &
Sheet music, The Yeoman of the Guard Waltz
"The Yeomen of the Guard Waltz." Arranged by P. Bucalossi. London: Chappell &
Sheet music, The Gondoliers Waltz
"The Gondoliers Waltz." Arranged by P. Bucalossi. London: Chappell &
Contemporary engraving, The Mikado
[Contemporary engraving]. Puck. New York: Jan. 8, 1908. "The Mikado---Second and Last Act" by J.S. Pughe.Political cartoon of Theodore Roosevelt and his cabinet as characters in The Mikado.
Contemporary engraving, Figure Sketches from The Mikado
[Contemporary engraving]. Art Interchange. New York: Suppl., Jan. 30, 1886. "Figure Sketches from The Mikado." by William Walton.
Contemporary engraving, A Little Commence Sense For the Society For The Prevention of Cruelty to Children
[Contemporary engraving]. Puck. New York: May 7, 1879. "A Little Common Sense For The Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Children."Political cartoon showing the absurdity of the SPCC position against the use of children in Pinafore productions,…
Engraving, Their Only Hope ,The Great Patience Candidate
[Contemporary engraving]. Puck. New York: Feb. 15, 1882. "Their Only Hope---The Great Patience Candidate", by Gillam.Political cartoon comparing Presidential candidate Samuel Jones Tilden to Bunthorne in Patience.
Contemporary engraving, The Pinafore Crisis
[Contemporary engraving]. The Daily Graphic. New York: Mar. 1, 1879. "The Pinafore Crisis." Contemporary cartoon depicting Pinafore Fever. "H.M.S.P.: A ship which never would have passed quarantine unheeded had it been known what a dreadfully…
Contemporary engraving, His Satanic Majesty Takes A Hint from the Mikado
[Contemporary engraving]. Puck. New York: Mar. 3, 1886. "His Satanic Majesty Takes A Hint From The Mikado", by F. Opper.The artist suggests how Satan might make the punishment fit the crime for contemporary offenders.
Lobby card, The Great Gilbert and Sullivan (lobby card)
[Lobby card]. One of eight cards designed for the 1952 film The Great Gilbert and Sullivan (United Artists).
Advertisement, Topsy Turvy
[Advertisement]. Promotion in Variety of the 1999 film Topsy-Turvy for Academy Award nomination.
Lobby card, The Girl Said No
[Lobby card]. Designed for the 1937 film The Girl Said No (Grand National Films).The film includes sequences from seven Gilbert and Sullivan operas
Lobby card, Romance de un Pirata
[Lobby card]. Designed for Romance de un Pirata (Mexican release of the 1982 Twentieth Century Fox film The Pirate Movie).The film was loosely based on The Pirates of Penzance.
Display card, The Cool Mikado
[Display card]. One of eight cards designed for the 1962 film The Cool Mikado (United Artists)
Lobby Card, Return of Gilbert and Sullivan
[Lobby card]. One of four cards designed for the 1950 film The Return of Gilbert and Sullivan (Lippert Pictures). This short British film either had limited distribution or was never released.
The Pirates of Penzance
[Lobby card]. One of eight cards designed for the 1983 film The Pirates of Penzance (Universal Pictures).
Display card, The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan
[Display cards]. The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan (British Lion, 1952)
Display card, The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan
[Display cards]. The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan (British Lion, 1952)
Display card, The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan
[Display cards]. The Story of Gilbert and Sullivan (British Lion, 1952)
[Trade card]
[Trade card]. Stock card advertising Dutchers Fly Killer. Philadelphia: Ledger Job Print, (ca. 1879).
[Paper advertisement]
[Paper advertisement]. "The Crew of the Pinafore Buy Youngs Tobaccos and Cigars of Buttercup" (ca. 1879).
[Trade card]
[Trade card]. Large stock card overprinted with advertisement for wall papers (ca. 1879).
[Advertising card]
[Advertising cards]. Between The Acts. New York: B. Day, (ca. 1879). Three of a set of seven large advertising cards for Between The Acts Cigarettes, each with a lithographed character from H.M.S. Pinafore, drawn after cabinet photographs of…
[Picture puzzle]
[Dissected picture puzzle.] New York: E.I. Horseman, n.d. (1885). Forty-five piece color lithographed cardboard puzzle of "Three Little Maids From School." In original box with color lithographed cover. Printed by J. Ottmann.Based on a photograph of…
[Trade card]. Thompson’s Patent Glove-Fitting Corsets. New York: Trautmann Bailey & Blampey (ca. 1885).
[Trade card]. Thompsons Patent Glove-Fitting Corsets. New York: Trautmann Bailey &
[Trade card]. Fairbanks Clairette Soap (ca. 1885).
[Trade card]. Fairbanks Clairette Soap (ca. 1885).