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[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]. Promotion in Variety of the 1999 film Topsy-Turvy for Academy Award nomination.
[Lobby card]. One of eight cards designed for the 1952 film The Great Gilbert and Sullivan (United Artists).
[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 Daily Graphic. New York: Mar. 1, 1879. "The Pinafore Crisis." Contemporary cartoon depicting Pinafore Fever. "H.M.S.P.:…
[Contemporary engraving]. Puck. New York: Feb. 15, 1882. "Their Only Hope---The Great Patience Candidate", by Gillam.Political cartoon comparing…
[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]. Art Interchange. New York: Suppl., Jan. 30, 1886. "Figure Sketches from The Mikado." by William Walton.
[Contemporary engraving]. Puck. New York: Jan. 8, 1908. "The Mikado---Second and Last Act" by J.S. Pughe.Political cartoon of Theodore Roosevelt and…
"The Gondoliers Waltz." Arranged by P. Bucalossi. London: Chappell &
"The Yeomen of the Guard Waltz." Arranged by P. Bucalossi. London: Chappell &
"Ruddigore Quadrille." Arranged by P. Bucalossi. London: Chappell &
"Ruddigore Lancers." Arranged by P. Bucalossi. London: Chappell &
"The Mikado Quadrille." Arranged by P. Bucalossi. London: Chappell &
"Iolanthe Lancers." Arranged by Charles D'Albert. London: Chappell &
"Patience Waltz." Arranged by Charles D'Albert. London: Chappell &
"Patience Lancers." Arranged by Charles D'Albert. London: Chappell &
"The Pirates of Penzance Lancers." Arranged by Charles D'Albert. London: Chappell &
"Pinafore Quadrille." Arranged by Charles Godfrey. London: Metzler &
"The Sorcerer Waltz." Arranged by Charles D'Albert. London: Metzler &
"Trial By Jury Lancers." Arranged by Charles D'Albert. London: Chappell &
[Program]. Birmingham: Prince of Wales Theatre, week commencing Sept. 28, 1896.DOyly Cartes "D" Touring Company in The Grand Duke.
A second copy [May 1896], showing cover with Savoy coat of arms.
[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]. The Graphic, Oct. 14, 1893. "Sir Arthur Sullivan and Mr. Gilberts New Opera, Utopia Limited..."
[Contemporary engraving]. Harpers Bazaar, Feb. 1, 1890. "Gilbert and Sullivan's New Operetta [The Gondoliers]." by Albert E. Sterner.
[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 photograph]. London: Barraud, [1889]. Courtice Pounds as Marco in the original production of The Gondoliers.
[Souvenir advertisement, ca. 1890]. "Mr. D'Oyly Carte's Company in The Gondoliers." Designed in England, printed in Germany by Hildescheimer &
[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]](https://rbscpexhibits.lib.rochester.edu/files/fullsize/bc100a758e4a2d004cfa14622724fba8.jpg "[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.
[Illustrated sheet music]. Were I Thy Bride. New York: Wm. A. Pond &
W. S. Gilbert. The Yeomen of the Guard. New York: Richard Saalfield, [1888]. Saalfield pirated his libretto from the authorized edition.
W. S. Gilbert. The Yeomen of the Guard. New York: Wm. A. Pond &
[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]. London: Savoy Theatre, [Apr. 1889]. Original production of The Yeomen of the Guard. Designed by Alice Havers.
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]. New York: Sarony [1887]. Geraldine Ulmar as Rose Maybud in DOyly Cartes 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]. New York: Fifth Ave. Theatre, [Feb. 1887]. D'Oyly Carte's original New York production of Ruddygore.
W. S. Gilbert. Autograph letter, signed. To [George] Boughton. 39 HarringtonGardens, Dec. 17, 1886. Three pages, small 8vo. With a full page drawing…
[Illustrated sheet music.] "Ruddigore Waltz." Arranged by P. Bucalossi. London: Chappell &
W. S. Gilbert. Ruddygore. London: Chappell &
[Souvenir program]. London: Savoy Theatre, [May, 1887]. Original production of Ruddigore. Designed by Alice Havers.
[Program]. London: Savoy Theatre, [Mar. 1887]. Original production of Ruddigore.
[Playset for The Mikado]. Boston: Supplement to The Sunday Herald, Mar. 1, 1896. A juvenile theatre playset with scenery, principal characters and…
[Program]. Lawrence, [Mass.]: Opera House, Nov. 30, [1885]. The Mikado. DOyly Cartes [Third Mikado Touring] Company, under the management of John…
[Cabinet photograph]. New York: Sarony [1885]. W.H. Hamilton as the Mikado in Duff's Standard Theatre production of The Mikado.
[Cast metal sculpture]. N.p.: n.d. (ca. 1885). The title on the base reads "Three Little Maids From School."
[Political parody]. The Albany 1686-1886. Bicentennial number, July 22, 1886. "The Mikado of Albany."
![[Condom packet]](https://rbscpexhibits.lib.rochester.edu/files/fullsize/7f1b4ec3db5d1efa6b9e970b1d322b22.jpg "[Condom packet]")
W. S. Gilbert. The Mikado. [Chicago]: N.p., 1885. The earliest American libretto, printed for Sydney Rosenfelds production.
[Souvenir sachet satin book mark]. A souvenir of John Stetson's spectacular production of The Mikado at the Metropolitan Opera House, New York in…
[Cabinet photograph]. New York: Falk [1885]. Courtice Pounds as Nanki-Poo in his second act costume.
[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…
[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.…
[Souvenir program]. Berlin: Krolls Theatre [1886-7]. Der Mikado. DOyly Cartes "G" Company German tour. Designed by Alice Havers.
W. S. Gilbert. The Mikado. London: Chappell &
[Cabinet photograph]. London: Barraud, [1885]. "Three Little Maids From School Are We."Sybil Grey, Leonora Braham and Jessie Bond in the original…
[Cabinet photograph]. New York: Sarony [1884]. Florence Bemister as Lady Psyche and chorus members in DOyly CartesNew York production of Princess Ida.
[Program]. New York: Fifth Avenue Theatre, week ending Mar. 22, 1884. Original New York production of Princess Ida.
[Contemporary engraving]. The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News (London), Jan. 19, 1884. "Princess Ida at the Savoy Theatre" by D.H. Friston.
[Souvenir advertisement]. [London]: Hildesheimer and Faulkner [1884]. Scenes from Princess Ida designed by Alice Havers.With tipped-on notice of…
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 program]. Bijou Theatre, Boston, Apr. 18, 1883. The 150th Performance of Collier's Standard Opera Company in Iolanthe
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]. London: Savoy Theatre, [1883]. Original production of Iolanthe. Designed by Alice Havers.
[Contemporary print]. Society (London) Supplement, Jan. 6, 1882. Portrait by "Jack" of George Grossmith as the Lord Chancellor in the original London…
[Program]. New York: Bijou Opera House, [June 1882]. John A. McCaulls pirated version of Patience starring Lillian Russell.
[Cabinet photograph]. New York: Anderson, [1882]. Portrait of Lillian Russell in the Bijou Opera House production of Patience
[Advertising trade card]. [New York]: N.p., (ca. 1882). Oscar Wilde advertises Straiton and Storms Cigars.
W. S. Gilbert. Patience. San Francisco: Francis, Valentine &
[Broadside]. [Auburn, NY: Opera House, May 5, 1882]. San Francisco Minstrels in Frank Dumonts burlesque Patients
[Souvenir program]. New York: Patience. New York: Art Interchange Press, [Dec. 29] 1881. Commemorates the 250th performance at the Savoy Theatre,…
[Souvenir program]. London: Savoy Theatre, [1882]. Original production of Patience. Illustrated with characters and scenes from the opera, and…
![[Untitled]](https://rbscpexhibits.lib.rochester.edu/files/fullsize/2df317b909365232686efac81844b4f9.jpg "[Untitled]")
[Program]. London: Opera Comique, [1881]. Original production of Patience.
[Playbill]. New York: Tony Pastors Theatre, Feb. 12 [1881]. Tony Pastors burlesque The Pirates of Penn-Yann.
[Program]. London: Opera Comique [1880]. Original production of The Pirates of Penzance.
[Illustrated sheet music]. "The Pirates of Penzance Waltz." Arranged by Charles DAlbert. London: Chappell &
[Carte de visite]. London: Elliott &
[Souvenir program]. London: Savoy Theatre, [Christmas season 1884]. D'Oyly Carte's Children's Opera Company production of The Pirates of Penzance.Four…
[Contemporary engraving]. The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News (London), June 26, 1880. "Mr. Richard Temple as the Pirate King in The Pirates of…
[Program]. London: Opera Comique [Jan. 1881]. Original production of The Pirates of Penzance. Illustrated cover by Burnside.
[Broadside]. Boston: Boston Museum [July 1879]. The Boston Boys and Girls Pinafore Company in H.M.S. Pinafore.
[Cabinet photograph.] Boston: Notman &
[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…
[Metal knife.] N.p., (ca. 1880). Handle with ship "H.M.S. Pinafore" on one side
[Unidentified correspondent "Will".] Autograph letter signed. To unidentified recipient "George". New York State Senate, June 14, 1879. Four pages,…
[Cabinet photograph]. Boston: Warren, [1879]. Rose Temple as Ralph in the first American production of H.M.S. Pinafore.
[Program.] New York: Standard Theatre, Jan. 25, 1879. First New York production of 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]. London: Opera Comique, n.d. [1880]. Illustrations by Morehen. DOyly Cartes original children's H.M.S. Pinafore production.
[Program]. London: Opera Comique, [1878]. Original production of H.M.S. Pinafore.
[Program]. Boston: Gaiety Theatre, Mar. 13, 1879. Adah Richmond Comedy Opera Troupe in The Sorcerer.An early American production performed on the…
W. S. Gilbert. The Sorcerer. London: Metzler &
[Program]. London: Opera Comique [April 1878]. Illustrations by Pilotell.Original production of The Sorcerer followed by a revival of Trial by Jury.
[Program]. London: Opera Comique [December 1877]. Original production of The Sorcerer.
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]. Boston: Globe Theatre, Nov. 28, 1876. Soldene English Opera Company in Trial by Jury. An early American production.
W. S. Gilbert. Trial by Jury. London: Walter Smith, 1875. First edition of the libretto.
[Program]. London: Royalty Theatre [April 1875]. Original production of Trial by Jury. Illustrated with caricatures of the players.
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]. London: Gaiety Theatre, [Jan. 1872]. Original production of Thespis or, The Gods Grown Old.
[Contemporary engraving]. The Graphic (London), Feb. 10, 1872. "Scene from Thespis at the Gaiety Theatre.
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…
Arthur Sullivan. Autograph letter, signed. To [George] Cooper. 47, Claverton Terrace. February 10, 1870. Three pages, small 8vo.Sullivan, as organist…
Arthur Sullivan. Autograph musical quote, signed. December 1895. Three bars of music from The Golden Legend.
Arthur Sullivan. The Martyr of Antioch. London: Chappell &
[Sheet music.] Arthur Sullivan. "Sad Memories." London: Metzler &
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…
[Carte de visite.] Arthur Sullivan (age 28). Birmingham [UK]: H.J. Whitlock, (ca. 1870).
[Periodical cover]. Pictorial World (London), Nov. 18, 1876. "Arthur Sullivan."
W. S. Gilbert. The Pinafore Picture Book. London: George Bell, 1908. Edition deluxe. First edition. Presentation copy, inscribed by Gilbert to his…
W. S. Gilbert. The Wicked World. London: Judd &
[Souvenir Program.] London: Lyceum Theatre, Feb. 12, 1884. Revival of Pygmalion and Galatea followed by the original production of Comedy and Tragedy.…
W. S. Gilbert. Pygmalion and Galatea. London: Judd &
W. S. Gilbert. Autograph letter, signed. To Messrs. Dalziel. 8 Essex Villas, August 12, 1870. Two pages, small 8vo. Gilbert requests supplies after…
Fun. Volume 7 (New Series). London: ["Fun" Office], May 16,1868. Open to Gilberts Bab Ballad, "The Story of Prince Agib."
W. S. Gilbert. Unsigned pen-and-ink drawing on blue paper, n.d.
[Photographic plate]. W. S. Gilbert. London: Barraud. [Men and Women of the Day. Volume III. London: Richard Bentley, 1890.]
Two contrasting newspaper clippings covering Midge COstanza's resignation: one more critical and one more sympathetic
Although Rochester was home to Susan B. Anthony, it also had an anti-suffrage society that worked hard to keep the vote from women. This advertisement…
This calendar starts in 1800 and lists notable events related to women and women's rights every year until 1900. It covers the Unites States as a…
This broadside provides ten reasons for why equal suffrage is necessary
This broadside uses the argument that the home, traditionally the purview of the wife and mother, is best served by women voting. The illustrations in…
Men in New York State voted on women's suffrage in 1915. While the referendum did not pass, women immediately began planning for another referendum.…
Petition for Woman Suffrage booklet used to collect signatures in each county of New York State, 1894. The pages containing the original signatures…
Screenshot of part of the homepage for the original "Gilbert and Sullivan from London to America" digital exhibition.
