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Gilbert & Sullivan Operas, D Oyly Carte SouvenirD Oyly Cartes Season of Gilbert and Sullivan Operas, Souvenir Programme, Princes Theatre, London, 29 September 1919 - 31 January 1920, showing a large cast of characters from the operettas. 1919-1920
Poster advertising the D Oyly Carte Opera Company, famous for its Gilbert and Sullivan operetta productions. Pictured are scenes from The Gondoliers, The Mikado and The Yeomen of the Guard
Retro poster, Gilbert & Sullivan, D Oyly CarteRetro poster for Gilbert & Sullivan, D Oyly Carte, character from HMS Pinafore. 1960s
Programme design, Gilbert & Sullivan, Princess Ida, Savoy Theatre, London. A respectful operatic perversion of Tennysons " Princess" in Three Acts. circa 1880s
George Grossmith, Gilbert and Sullivan performer. 1892
JACKET POTATOESStuffed baked potatoes, an excellent supper dish for a cold evening. The potatoes can cook without attention and the filling can be left waiting until a moment before serving. Date: 1940s
FRESH SALADA fresh salad, including lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, onions and raddishes. Date: 1930s
THIN SLICED SANDWICHESA plate of very thinly-sliced sandwiches on white bread, artistically arranged on a doyly. Date: 1940s
CAKE ICING GUNFor filling flans or icing cakes, this icing gun is invaluable. It is supplied with several attachments for making different fillings and icing designs. Date: 1930s
Cartoon, Richard d Oyly Carte, Gilbert and SullivanCartoon, Richard d Oyly Carte as maitre d, with Ws Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan as chefs, at the Savoy Dining Room. Opening the new shop -- it is wonderful what may be done by enterprise and Patience
Cartoon, An Ironmaster at the SavoyCartoon, An " Ironmaster" at the Savoy -- the librettist Ws Gilbert in a suit of armour, with the much smaller figure of Richard D Oyly Carte looking up at him
Cartoon, Ws Gilbert and May FortescueCartoon, Ws Gilbert (1836-1911), and May Fortescue (1859-1950) --giving her a helping hand. The actress and singer appeared with the D Oyly Carte Opera Company
Cartoon, Lord Cairns and Miss FortescueCartoon, Lord Cairns to Miss Fortescue -- Delighted, my dear, that my son has shown such good taste! May Fortescue (1859-1950) was an actress, singer and actor-manager
Caricature of Sir Arthur Sullivan, composerCaricature of Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan (1842-1900), composer and musician, with his colleagues Ws Gilbert (1836-1911) and Richard d Oyly Carte (1844-1901) in the background
Caricature of Arthur Sullivan and Ws Gilbert -- The Latest Converts to Aestheticism. A reference to their latest operetta, Patience, a satire on the aesthetic movement. 1881
Caricature of George Grossmith, English writer and performerCaricature of George Grossmith, English comedian, actor, singer, composer and writer, well known for his appearances in Gilbert and Sullivan operettas
Caricature of the composer Sir Arthur SullivanCaricature of Sir Arthur Sullivan, English composer of operettas with the librettist Ws Gilbert, as well as other works. One of the Parents of the Pirates (referring to the Pirates of Penzance)
Stilton Cheese RoundA beautifully presented round of Stilton cheese on a dish, accompanied by a vase of celery and other treats. Date: 1930s
D OYLY LYONLieutenant G H D Oyly Lyon, RN, footballer
Sir Henry Alfred Lytton, English actor and singerSir Henry Alfred Lytton (1865-1936), English actor and singer famous for his roles in Gilbert and Sullivan operettas at the Savoy Theatre. Date: early 20th century
Stage shot of a performance of IolantheStage shot of a London performance of Iolanthe - the comic opera by Gilbert and Sullivan. This is likely the D Oyly Carte 1915 Tour production, featuring Nellie Briercliffe in the lead role