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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…
Autograph letter, signed
[Unidentified correspondent "Will".] Autograph letter signed. To unidentified recipient "George". New York State Senate, June 14, 1879. Four pages,…
Sheet music, Trial By Jury Lancers
"Trial By Jury Lancers." Arranged by Charles D'Albert. London: Chappell &amp
Sheet music, The Sorcerer Waltz
"The Sorcerer Waltz." Arranged by Charles D'Albert. London: Metzler &amp
Sheet music, The Pirates of Penzance Lancers
"The Pirates of Penzance Lancers." Arranged by Charles D'Albert. London: Chappell &amp
Patience Lancers
"Patience Lancers." Arranged by Charles D'Albert. London: Chappell &amp
Sheet music, Patience Waltz
"Patience Waltz." Arranged by Charles D'Albert. London: Chappell &amp
Sheet music, Iolanthe Lancers
"Iolanthe Lancers." Arranged by Charles D'Albert. London: Chappell &amp
Patience Quadrille
"Patience Quadrille." Arranged by Charles D'Albert. London: Chappell &amp
Iolanthe Quadrille
"Iolanthe Quadrille." Arranged by Charles D'Albert. London: Chappell &amp
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.…
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
Contemporary engraving, "English Music" by "Ape"
Ape
[Contemporary engraving]. Vanity Fair (London), Mar. 14, 1874."English Music" [Arthur Sullivan] by "Ape."
Cabinet photogaph, Courtice Pounds as Marco, The Gondoliers
[Cabinet photograph]. London: Barraud, [1889]. Courtice Pounds as Marco in the original production of The Gondoliers.
[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,…
Souvenir Program, Iolanthe
Gala opening of the Bijou Theatre. First-night silk program for Collier's Standard Opera Company in Iolanthe.
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.
Japanese Village in Knightsbridge, 1886
“Afternoon Tea at the Japanese Village, Knightsbridge" in London. 1886
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.
[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.
[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…
Sheet music, Ruddigore Waltz
[Illustrated sheet music.] "Ruddigore Waltz." Arranged by P. Bucalossi. London: Chappell &amp
Sheet music, The Mikado Quadrille
"The Mikado Quadrille." Arranged by P. Bucalossi. London: Chappell &amp
Sheet music, Ruddigore Lancers
"Ruddigore Lancers." Arranged by P. Bucalossi. London: Chappell &amp
Sheet music, Ruddigore Quadrille
"Ruddigore Quadrille." 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, The Gondoliers Waltz
"The Gondoliers Waltz." Arranged by P. Bucalossi. London: Chappell &amp
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, Iolanthe
[Souvenir program]. Bijou Theatre, Boston, Apr. 18, 1883. The 150th Performance of Collier's Standard Opera Company in Iolanthe
A Panorama of Gilbert and Sullivan
[Print]. New York: Tricorn Press Inc. [1948]. A Panorama of Gilbert &amp
[Trade card]
[Trade card]. D.H. McAlpin &amp
Illustrated sheet music, The Pirates of Penzance Waltz
[Illustrated sheet music]. "The Pirates of Penzance Waltz." Arranged by Charles DAlbert. London: Chappell &amp
Patience
[Program]. New York: Standard Theatre, Mar. 3, 1882. Patience. R. D'Oyly Carte's Opera Comique Company.
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.:…
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.
Sorcerer
[Poster]. The Sorcerer. London: David Allen &amp
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…
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…
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
[Trade card]
[Trade card]. Stock card advertising Dutchers Fly Killer. Philadelphia: Ledger Job Print, (ca. 1879).
Tin box, Yeoman of the Guard
[Tin box]. Shipley, Yorks.: E. I. &amp
[Trade card]. Fairbanks Clairette Soap (ca. 1885).
[Trade card]. Fairbanks Clairette Soap (ca. 1885).
Cabinet photograph, Courtice Pounds as Nanki-Poo and Geraldine Ulmar as Yum-Yum in D'Oyly Carte's <br />
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Pirates of Penance Quadrille
"The Pirates of Penzance Quadrille." Arranged by Charles D'Albert. London: Chappell &amp
Program, Thespis or the Gods Grown Old
[Program]. London: Gaiety Theatre, [Jan. 1872]. Original production of Thespis or, The Gods Grown Old.
[Cigar label] Pinafore
[Cigar label]. Pinafore. [Philadelphia: Geo. S. Harris &amp
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…
Pygmalion and Galatea
W. S. Gilbert. Pygmalion and Galatea. London: Judd &amp
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.…
Wicked world
W. S. Gilbert. The Wicked World. London: Judd &amp
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…
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."
Libretto, Trial by Jury
W. S. Gilbert. Trial by Jury. London: Walter Smith, 1875. First edition of the libretto.
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"…
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.
Libretto, The Sorcerer
W. S. Gilbert. The Sorcerer. London: Metzler &amp
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…
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.
Program, H.M.S. Pinafore
[Program.] New York: Standard Theatre, Jan. 25, 1879. First New York production of H.M.S. Pinafore.
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…
Program, Pirates of Penzance
[Program]. London: Opera Comique [1880]. Original production of The Pirates of Penzance.
[Untitled]
[Program]. London: Opera Comique, [1881]. Original production of Patience.
Patience
[Souvenir program]. London: Savoy Theatre, [1882]. Original production of Patience. Illustrated with characters and scenes from the opera, and…
Souvenir Program, Patience
[Souvenir program]. New York: Patience. New York: Art Interchange Press, [Dec. 29] 1881. Commemorates the 250th performance at the Savoy Theatre,…
Libretto, The Duke's Song, from Patience
W. S. Gilbert. Patience. San Francisco: Francis, Valentine &amp
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.
Libretto, The Mikado
W. S. Gilbert. The Mikado. London: Chappell &
Libretto, The Mikado
W. S. Gilbert. The Mikado. [Chicago]: N.p., 1885. The earliest American libretto, printed for Sydney Rosenfelds production.
Program, The Mikado
[Program]. Lawrence, [Mass.]: Opera House, Nov. 30, [1885]. The Mikado. DOyly Cartes [Third Mikado Touring] Company, under the management of John…
Program, Ruddigore
[Program]. London: Savoy Theatre, [Mar. 1887]. Original production of Ruddigore.
Souvenir program, Ruddigore
[Souvenir program]. London: Savoy Theatre, [May, 1887]. Original production of Ruddigore. Designed by Alice Havers.
Libretto, Ruddigore
W. S. Gilbert. Ruddygore. London: Chappell &amp
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…
Broadside, Ruddigore
[Broadside]. New York: Fifth Ave. Theatre, [Feb. 1887]. D'Oyly Carte's original New York production of Ruddygore.
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: 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.
Sheet music, Were I the Bride
[Illustrated sheet music]. Were I Thy Bride. New York: Wm. A. Pond &amp
[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.
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, 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…
Program, The Grand Duke
[Program]. Birmingham: Prince of Wales Theatre, week commencing Sept. 28, 1896.DOyly Cartes "D" Touring Company in The Grand Duke.
Little Maid of Arcadee
[Sheet music]. Arthur Sullivan. "Little Maid of Arcadee." Words by W.S. Gilbert. London: Edwin Ashdown, n.d.
Leid des KoKo
[Sheet music]. Arthur Sullivan. "Lied des KoKo." Vienna: Jos. Weinberger &amp
Potpourri aus der Oper
[Sheet music]. [Arthur Sullivan.] "Potpourri aus der Oper The Mikado." Budapest: Zipser u. Konig, n.d. (ca. 1890).
The Mikado
[Playbill]. New York: Metropolitan Opera House, Nov. 5 [1900].The Metropolitan English Grand Opera Company in The Mikado. Cast of characters includes…
Der Mikado
[Broadside]. Berlin: Alex Honig (ca. 1890). Carl Schultz-Theatre (Hamburg) production of Der Mikado.
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.
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…
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…
Princess Ida Lancers
"Princess Ida Lancers." Arranged by Charles Coote. London: Chappell &amp
Utopia Limited Waltz
"Utopia Limited Waltz." Arranged by Paul Dupret. London: Chappell &amp
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…
Sheet music, Pinafore Quadrille
"Pinafore Quadrille." Arranged by Charles Godfrey. London: Metzler &amp
[Trade card]
[Trade card]. Gold Flake Tobacco. Windsor, Ont.: Globe Tobacco Works, (ca. 1879).
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.…
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
The Yeomen of the Guard
[Poster]. D'Oyly Carte Opera Company. London: David Allen &amp
Lucky Star
[Poster]. The Lucky Star. London: Waterlaw &amp
Souvenir Progam, Iolanthe
[Souvenir program]. London: Savoy Theatre, [1883]. Original production of Iolanthe. Designed by Alice Havers.
Souvenir advertisement, Princess Ida
[Souvenir advertisement]. [London]: Hildesheimer and Faulkner [1884]. Scenes from Princess Ida designed by Alice Havers.With tipped-on notice of…
Souvenir program, Der Mikado
[Souvenir program]. Berlin: Krolls Theatre [1886-7]. Der Mikado. DOyly Cartes "G" Company German tour. Designed by Alice Havers.
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.
[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.
[Cigar label] Dick Deadeye
[Cigar label]. Dick Deadeye. New York: Heppenheimer &amp
[Cigar label] Patience
[Cigar label]. Patience. New York: Heppenheimer &amp
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…
[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…
[Contemporary engraving] Ruddigore
[Contemporary Engraving.] Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News (London), Feb. 26, 1887. "Ruddigore at the Savoy Theatre" by J. Jellico and H.…
[Contemporary engraving
[Contemporary engraving]. Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News (London), Mar. 21, 1885. "The Mikado at the Savoy Theatre" by John Jellicoe.
[Trade card]. Ladies Exchange (ca. 1885).
[Trade card]. Ladies Exchange (ca. 1885).
[Trade card] The Mikado
[Trade card]. "The Mikado" Lamp Stove (ca. 1885).
Advertisement, Topsy Turvy
[Advertisement]. Promotion in Variety of the 1999 film Topsy-Turvy for Academy Award nomination.
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…
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…
Program, Patience
[Program]. New York: Bijou Opera House, [June 1882]. John A. McCaulls pirated version of Patience starring Lillian Russell.
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.
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…
Mikado
[Poster]. Mikado. New York: Metropolitan Print, (ca. 1885).
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).
[Cabinet photograph]
[Cabinet photograph]. New York: Mora, [1879]. Venie Clancy as Josephine in the E.E. Rice production of H.M.S. Pinafore.
H.M.S. Pinafore
[Poster]. H.M.S. Pinafore. Cincinnati: Strobridge &amp
[Trade card]
[Trade card]. New York Miniature Opera Company. [New York]: N.p. (ca. 1879).
Program, Pirates of Penzance
[Program]. London: Opera Comique [Jan. 1881]. Original production of The Pirates of Penzance. Illustrated cover by Burnside.
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.
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.
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, 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…
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.
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.
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]
[Cabinet photograph]. New York: Sarony, [1882]. Lillian Russell in Patience.
Program, Savoy Theatre
[Program]. London: Savoy Theatre, [Mar. 1896].
Program, Savoy Theatre
A second copy [May 1896], showing cover with Savoy coat of arms.
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