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Poster for distribution of the 1939 Universal Pictures film. Cyrillic text. USA Film. Gilbert and Sullivan. Mikado. [with] Kenny Baker.
Bulgaria, 1939
Country of origin: Bulgaria.

Poster for distribution of the 1939 Universal Pictures film. Cyrillic text. USA Film. Gilbert and…
Japanese Village in Knightsbridge, 1886
“Afternoon Tea at the Japanese Village, Knightsbridge" in London. 1886
The Mikado Reclaimed
The Mikado Reclaimed, Austin, TX, 2016
Country of origin: USA.
The Mikado: Reclaimed. Presented by Generic Ensemble Company and The Vortex in…
The Mikado
Poster in black and two colors designed by Edward Gorey. The Mikado. Gilbert Sullivan. Kresge Theatre.
Carnegie Mellon University. April 14-30, 1983.…
The Mikado.
The Gilbert Sullivan Society of Austin [TX] presents The Mikado. June 11-21, 1998. Helm Fine Arts
Center. St. Stephen's School.
Poster design: Color…
Mikado Inc., 1990
Color poster. Mikado Inc. Inspired by Gilbert Sullivan's "The Mikado." Lyrics by Albert Evans. Book by
Jane Waterhouse. Musical supervision…
Hot Mikado, Washington D.C., 1986
Ford's Theatre Society presents Hot Mikado. A Sizzling Swingtime Celebration of Gilbert Sullivan's Comic
Musical. Musical Supervision Arrangements by…
Mikado, U.K., 2010
Color poster designed for The Stephen Joseph Theatre Company in The Mikado. By W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan. Adapted and directed by Chris Monks.…
The Cool Mikado, 1963
Harold Baim presents The Craziest. The Zaniest. The Whackiest. The Maddest. Musical Ever Filmed! The Cool Mikado. Adapted from the Gilbert Sullivan…
Black Mikado, 1975
Color poster. The Black Mikado by W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan: James Verner by arrangement with
Picadilly Plays LTD. In association with Paula…
Screenshot, navigation of original Gilbert and Sullivan: From London to America digital exhibit
Screenshot, navigation of original Gilbert and Sullivan: From London to America digital exhibit
Hal Kanthor, '66M (MD), Donor and collector of Gilbert and Sullivan materials, with an exhibit of his collection.
Hal Kanthor, '66M (MD), Donor and collector of Gilbert and Sullivan materials, with an exhibit of his collection, 2005.
[Poster]. Mikado. [1913]. Designed by M. Schwarzer for a production at Kunstler-Theater, Munich. Printed by Dr. C. Wolf and Sohn.
[Poster]. Mikado. [1913]. Designed by M. Schwarzer for a production at Kunstler-Theater, Munich. Printed by Dr. C. Wolf and Sohn.
A Parody on Patience
D. Dalziel. A Parody on Patience. N.p.: Privately published, n.d. [1881]. Illustrations by H.W. McVickar. One of a series of four parodies of…
[Program].  New York: Broadway Theatre, week ending Mar. 26, 1894.  D'Oyly Carte's Opera Company in the first American production of Utopia Limited.
[Program]. New York: Broadway Theatre, week ending Mar. 26, 1894. D'Oyly Carte's Opera Company in the first American production of Utopia Limited.
[Program]. London: Savoy Theatre, [Feb. 1894].<br />
Original production of Utopia, Limited.
[Program]. London: Savoy Theatre, [Feb. 1894]. Original production of Utopia, Limited.
[Souvenir program].  London: Savoy Theatre, [ Jan. 1890]. Original production of The Gondoliers. Designed by Alice Havers.
[Souvenir program]. London: Savoy Theatre, [ Jan. 1890]. Original production of The Gondoliers. Designed by Alice Havers.
'[Trade card].  Ricksecker’s Dentaroma.  New York: Stahl & Jaeger Lith. (ca. 1885).
'[Trade card]. Ricksecker’s Dentaroma. New York: Stahl & Jaeger Lith. (ca. 1885).
[Poster].  D’Oyly Carte Opera Company London: Miles, (ca. 1920).
'[Poster]. D’Oyly Carte Opera Company. London: Miles, (ca. 1920). Designed by H.M. Brock.
Seven foot poster in two sections depicting Ko-Ko from…
Program, The Mikado
Original production of The Mikado
Souvenir Program, Iolanthe
Gala opening of the Bijou Theatre. First-night silk program for Collier's Standard Opera Company in Iolanthe.
Vocal Score, Iolanthe
Association copy, autographed by ten members of D'Oyly Carte's No. 1 "Iolanthe" touring company in March 1883.
Utopia Limited Waltz
"Utopia Limited Waltz." Arranged by Paul Dupret. London: Chappell &amp
Princess Ida Lancers
"Princess Ida Lancers." Arranged by Charles Coote. London: Chappell &amp
Iolanthe Quadrille
"Iolanthe Quadrille." Arranged by Charles D'Albert. London: Chappell &amp
Patience Quadrille
"Patience Quadrille." Arranged by Charles D'Albert. London: Chappell &amp
The Pirates of Penance Quadrille
"The Pirates of Penzance Quadrille." Arranged by Charles D'Albert. London: Chappell &amp
[Contemporary engraving] Ruddigore
[Contemporary Engraving.] Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News (London), Feb. 26, 1887. "Ruddigore at the Savoy Theatre" by J. Jellico and H.…
Funny Folks. The Comic Companion to the Newspaper
[Political parody.] Funny Folks. The Comic Companion to the Newspaper. London: James Henderson, Vol. X No. 485, Mar. 15, 1884."Companions in Arms."…
I'm Call'd Little Buttercup
[Illustrated sheet music]. Arthur Sullivan. "Im Calld Little Buttercup." New York: N.p. (1879). Full page illustrated cover by B. Day. "Presented to…
When I was a Lad
[Illustrated sheet music]. Arthur Sullivan. "When I Was A Lad." New York: N.p. (1879). Full page illustrated cover by B. Day. "Presented to all…
Contemporary engraving, "Royal English Opera" by "Spy"
Spy
[Contemporary engraving]. Vanity Fair (London), Feb. 14, 1891."Royal English Opera" [Richard D'Oyly Carte] by "Spy."
Contemporary engraving, "English Music" by "Ape"
Ape
[Contemporary engraving]. Vanity Fair (London), Mar. 14, 1874."English Music" [Arthur Sullivan] by "Ape."
[Contemporary engraving]
Spy
[Contemporary engraving]. Vanity Fair (London), May 21, 1881."Patience" [W. S. Gilbert] by "Spy."
Playbill, Theatre Royal, Week of Nov. 12, 1900
[Playbill]. Rochdale: Theatre Royal. (Week of) Nov. 12, 1900.DOyly Cartes Opera ["C"] Company.
Program, Pirates of Penzance
[Playbill]. Brighton: Theatre Royal and Opera House, July 31, [1882] D'Oyly Carte's Opera Company in The Pirates of Penzance.
Lucky Star
[Poster]. The Lucky Star. London: Waterlaw &amp
newspaper clipping, London premier of Princess Ida, 1884
The Daily Telegraph. St. John, N.B. (Canada), Jan. 8, 1884. The sole front page news article reports the London premiere of Princess Ida.
A Panorama of Gilbert and Sullivan
[Print]. New York: Tricorn Press Inc. [1948]. A Panorama of Gilbert &amp
Patience
[Program]. New York: Standard Theatre, Mar. 3, 1882. Patience. R. D'Oyly Carte's Opera Comique Company.
The Mikado
[Program]. New York: Standard Theatre, week ending Oct. 31 [1885]. The Mikado. J.C. Duffs production that competed with DOyly Cartes original New York…
The Yeomen of the Guard
[Poster]. D'Oyly Carte Opera Company. London: David Allen &amp
Der Mikado
[Broadside]. Berlin: Alex Honig (ca. 1890). Carl Schultz-Theatre (Hamburg) production of Der Mikado.
The Mikado
[Playbill]. New York: Metropolitan Opera House, Nov. 5 [1900].The Metropolitan English Grand Opera Company in The Mikado. Cast of characters includes…
[Contemporary engraving
[Contemporary engraving]. Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News (London), Mar. 21, 1885. "The Mikado at the Savoy Theatre" by John Jellicoe.
Bill Robinson in Hot Mikado
[Periodical cover]. New York: Sunday News, June 18, 1939. Bill Robinson in Hot Mikado.
H.M.S. Pinafore
[Poster]. H.M.S. Pinafore. Cincinnati: Strobridge &amp
Potpourri aus der Oper
[Sheet music]. [Arthur Sullivan.] "Potpourri aus der Oper The Mikado." Budapest: Zipser u. Konig, n.d. (ca. 1890).
Leid des KoKo
[Sheet music]. Arthur Sullivan. "Lied des KoKo." Vienna: Jos. Weinberger &amp
Little Maid of Arcadee
[Sheet music]. Arthur Sullivan. "Little Maid of Arcadee." Words by W.S. Gilbert. London: Edwin Ashdown, n.d.
Portrait of Arthur S. Sullivan, Goupilgravure plate after 1888 painting by Millais
[Portrait]. Paris: n.d. "Arthur S. Sullivan."(Goupilgravure plate after the 1888 painting by Millais).
Mr. Rutland Barrington as Dr. Daly in The Sorcerer
[Contemporary engraving]. Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News (London), Apr. 13, 1878."Mr. Rutland Barrington, as Dr. Daly in The Sorcerer" by M.…
Sorcerer
[Poster]. The Sorcerer. London: David Allen &amp
[Cabinet photograph]
[Cabinet photograph]. New York: Mora, [1879]. Venie Clancy as Josephine in the E.E. Rice production of H.M.S. Pinafore.
Gorman's Original Philadelphia Church Choir Company in H.M.S. Pinafore
[Playbill]. New York: Broadway Theatre (ca. April 1879). Gorman's Original Philadelphia Church Choir Company in H.M.S. Pinafore.
Contemporary engraving of Mr. George Grossmith, Jun., as The Admiral in H.M.S. Pinafore
[Contemporary engraving]. Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News (London), Aug. 24, 1878.Mr. George Grossmith, Jun., as The Admiral in H.M.S. Pinafore…
Mikado
[Poster]. Mikado. New York: Metropolitan Print, (ca. 1885).
Playbill, D'Oyly Carte Opera Company in the Pirates of Penzance
[Playbill]. Providence: Providence Opera House, week commencing April 19 [1880]. D'Oyly Carte's London Opera Company in The Pirates of Penzance.
Advertising souvenir, paper napkin
[Advertising souvenir]. New York: Squires Bros., [1885]. Mikado. Illustrated paper napkin. Gilberts lyrics surround an advertising parody verse.
Button with relief figures of "Three Little Maids" based on photograph of Geraldine St. Maur, Geraldine Ulmar, and Kate Forster in the New York production of the Mikado
[Button]. [American, n.d., ca. 1885]. Brass button with relief figures of the "Three Little Maids from School." Based on photograph of Geraldine St.…
Button with oriental figure based on portrait of Geraldine Ulmar as Yum-Yum
[Button.] [American, n.d., ca. 1885]. Metal button with oriental figure based on portrait of Geraldine Ulmar as Yum-Yum.
[Advertising fan]
[Advertising fan.] New York: The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co., 1886.Cardboard fan advertising Thea-Nectar Pure Chinese Tea. Color lithograph of…
[Trade card]. Fairbanks Clairette Soap (ca. 1885).
[Trade card]. Fairbanks Clairette Soap (ca. 1885).
[Trade card] Wheelock Pianos, 1885.
[Trade card]. Wheelock Pianos (ca. 1885).
[Trade card]. Ladies Exchange (ca. 1885).
[Trade card]. Ladies Exchange (ca. 1885).
[Trade card] The Mikado
[Trade card]. "The Mikado" Lamp Stove (ca. 1885).
[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…
[Cigar label] Patience
[Cigar label]. Patience. New York: Heppenheimer &amp
[Cigar label] Dick Deadeye
[Cigar label]. Dick Deadeye. New York: Heppenheimer &amp
[Cigar label] Pinafore
[Cigar label]. Pinafore. [Philadelphia: Geo. S. Harris &amp
[Cabinet photograph]
[Cabinet photograph]. New York: Sarony, [1882]. Lillian Russell in Patience.
[Trade card]
[Trade card]. D.H. McAlpin &amp
[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,…
[Trade card]
[Trade card]. Large stock card overprinted with advertisement for wall papers (ca. 1879).
Sing Hey The Merry Maiden & The Tar
[Paper ephemera]. "Sing Hey The Merry Maiden &amp
[Untitled]
[Trade card]. Willimantic Thread. Philadelphia: L.S. Card-Label Co. (ca. 1879).
[Paper advertisement]
[Paper advertisement]. "The Crew of the Pinafore Buy Youngs Tobaccos and Cigars of Buttercup" (ca. 1879).
[Trade card]
[Trade card]. New York Miniature Opera Company. [New York]: N.p. (ca. 1879).
[Trade card]
[Trade card]. Stock card advertising Dutchers Fly Killer. Philadelphia: Ledger Job Print, (ca. 1879).
[Trade card]
[Trade card]. Gold Flake Tobacco. Windsor, Ont.: Globe Tobacco Works, (ca. 1879).
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)
The Pirates of Penzance
[Lobby card]. One of eight cards designed for the 1983 film The Pirates of Penzance (Universal Pictures).
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…
Display card, The Cool Mikado
[Display card]. One of eight cards designed for the 1962 film The Cool Mikado (United Artists)
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…
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
Advertisement, Topsy Turvy
[Advertisement]. Promotion in Variety of the 1999 film Topsy-Turvy for Academy Award nomination.
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).
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…
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.:…
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…
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…
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, 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…
Sheet music, The Gondoliers Waltz
"The Gondoliers Waltz." Arranged by P. Bucalossi. London: Chappell &amp
Sheet music, The Yeoman of the Guard Waltz
"The Yeomen of the Guard Waltz." Arranged by P. Bucalossi. London: Chappell &amp
Sheet music, Ruddigore Quadrille
"Ruddigore Quadrille." Arranged by P. Bucalossi. London: Chappell &amp
Sheet music, Ruddigore Lancers
"Ruddigore Lancers." Arranged by P. Bucalossi. London: Chappell &amp
Sheet music, The Mikado Quadrille
"The Mikado Quadrille." Arranged by P. Bucalossi. London: Chappell &amp
Sheet music, Iolanthe Lancers
"Iolanthe Lancers." Arranged by Charles D'Albert. London: Chappell &amp
Sheet music, Patience Waltz
"Patience Waltz." Arranged by Charles D'Albert. London: Chappell &amp
Patience Lancers
"Patience Lancers." Arranged by Charles D'Albert. London: Chappell &amp
Sheet music, The Pirates of Penzance Lancers
"The Pirates of Penzance Lancers." Arranged by Charles D'Albert. London: Chappell &amp
Sheet music, Pinafore Quadrille
"Pinafore Quadrille." Arranged by Charles Godfrey. London: Metzler &amp
Sheet music, The Sorcerer Waltz
"The Sorcerer Waltz." Arranged by Charles D'Albert. London: Metzler &amp
Sheet music, Trial By Jury Lancers
"Trial By Jury Lancers." Arranged by Charles D'Albert. London: Chappell &amp
Program, The Grand Duke
[Program]. Birmingham: Prince of Wales Theatre, week commencing Sept. 28, 1896.DOyly Cartes "D" Touring Company in The Grand Duke.
Program, Savoy Theatre
A second copy [May 1896], showing cover with Savoy coat of arms.
Program, Savoy Theatre
[Program]. London: Savoy Theatre, [Mar. 1896].
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…
Contemporary Engraving, Utopia Limited
[Contemporary engraving]. The Graphic, Oct. 14, 1893. "Sir Arthur Sullivan and Mr. Gilberts New Opera, Utopia Limited..."
Contemporary engraving, The Gondoliers
[Contemporary engraving]. Harpers Bazaar, Feb. 1, 1890. "Gilbert and Sullivan's New Operetta [The Gondoliers]." by Albert E. Sterner.
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.
Cabinet photogaph, Courtice Pounds as Marco, The Gondoliers
[Cabinet photograph]. London: Barraud, [1889]. Courtice Pounds as Marco in the 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 &amp
Souvenir program, The Gondoliers
[Program]. London: Savoy Theatre, [Oct. 1890]. Original production of The Gondoliers.
[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.
Sheet music, Were I the Bride
[Illustrated sheet music]. Were I Thy Bride. New York: Wm. A. Pond &amp
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.
Libretto, Yeoman of the Guard
W. S. Gilbert. The Yeomen of the Guard. New York: Wm. A. Pond &amp
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.
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.
Tin box, Yeoman of the Guard
[Tin box]. Shipley, Yorks.: E. I. &amp
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.
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.
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.
Broadside, Ruddigore
[Broadside]. New York: Fifth Ave. Theatre, [Feb. 1887]. D'Oyly Carte's original New York production of Ruddygore.
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…
Sheet music, Ruddigore Waltz
[Illustrated sheet music.] "Ruddigore Waltz." Arranged by P. Bucalossi. London: Chappell &amp
Libretto, Ruddigore
W. S. Gilbert. Ruddygore. London: Chappell &amp
Souvenir program, Ruddigore
[Souvenir program]. London: Savoy Theatre, [May, 1887]. Original production of Ruddigore. Designed by Alice Havers.
Program, Ruddigore
[Program]. London: Savoy Theatre, [Mar. 1887]. Original production of Ruddigore.
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…
Program, The Mikado
[Program]. Lawrence, [Mass.]: Opera House, Nov. 30, [1885]. The Mikado. DOyly Cartes [Third Mikado Touring] Company, under the management of John…
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.
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."
Political parody program,  The Mikado of Albany
[Political parody]. The Albany 1686-1886. Bicentennial number, July 22, 1886. "The Mikado of Albany."
[Condom packet]
[Condom packet]. The Mikado. N.p., n.d.
Libretto, The Mikado
W. S. Gilbert. The Mikado. [Chicago]: N.p., 1885. The earliest American libretto, printed for Sydney Rosenfelds production.
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…
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