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An Elixir of Love by W. S. GilbertIllustration from a short story, An Elixir of Love by W. S. Gilbert in The Graphic Christmas Number 1876, which was the basis for Gilbert and Sullivans 1877 operetta The Sorcerer
Main characters from the opera Ivanhoe (1891)" Main characters from the opera " Ivanhoe" (1891), libretto by Julian Sturgis and music by Arthur Sullivan, based on Walter Scotts novel
Jack Point in YeomanC Herbert Workman in the role of Jack Point, the jester, in Yeoman of the Guard
Helen Keller and her teacherHelen Adams Keller (1880-1968), American author and lecturer, who was left blind, deaf and mute at the age of 19 months. Seen here with her teacher, Anne Sullivan Macy (1866-1936)
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
Liqueur set in a preserved elephants foot, 1903 (c). Silver and glass, made by R P, hallmarked Chester, 1903-1904. Two-handled elephants foot bound with silver
Cartoon, departure of Henry Irving for AmericaCartoon, departure of the actor-manager Henry Irving for America -- With Henry leaving, there is a fine chance for some of our legitimate actors. 1883
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
Advertisements in Princess Ida programme, Gilbert & Sullivan, Savoy Theatre, London. circa 1880s
Cast list and adverts in Princess Ida programme, Gilbert & Sullivan, Savoy Theatre, London. circa 1880s
Characters and adverts in Princess Ida programmeTwo characters and adverts in Princess Ida programme, Gilbert & Sullivan, Savoy Theatre, London. circa 1880s
Advertisement in Princess Ida programmeAdvertisement for Liberty Art Fabrics in Princess Ida programme, Gilbert & Sullivan, Savoy Theatre, London, with three men in armour. circa 1880s
At the Play, Henry Irving at The Lyceum, London (key)Illustration, At the Play (key). On the stage of the Lyceum Theatre, London, is Henry Irving, probably in the role of Hamlet
Greetings card in the shape of an HMS Pinafore capGreetings card in the shape of an HMS Pinafore naval cap. Date: circa 1890s
Caricature of Barry Sullivan, English actorCaricature of Barry Sullivan (1821-1891), English actor of Irish parentage who played many classical parts. In 1882 he agreed to be nominated for Parliament by an Irish constituency on Home Rule
Caricature of Howard Paul, American writer and performerCaricature of George Henry Howard Paul (1830-1905), American writer, playwright, comic actor and theatre manager, active in the UK
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)
Caricature of the actor Barry Sullivan -- They know him in the provinces. late 19th century
Aesthetic Dress 1884Yellow-green classically inspired gown with peacock blue & patterned border. Satirical take on Artistic dress that made an appearance in England from the late 1870s Date: 1884
MIKADOThe Mikado - emperor of Japan - in person. Date: first produced 1885
Isabel Jay (1879 - 1927), Actress and singer in Gilbert & Sullivan roles Date: 1905
Isabel Jay with her daughterIsabel Jay (1879 - 1927), Actress and singer in Gilbert & Sullivan roles, seen here with her daughter
Sullivan - PhotoSir Arthur Sullivan (1842 - 1900) Musician, noted for his collaboration with Gilbert on a series of operettas
Advertisement for Dewars by Edmund J SullivanBlack and white sketch by celebrated artist Edmund J Sullivan for Scotch whisky brand Dewar s, entitled The Spirit of Wisdom in the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News of 10th October 1925
Three Little Maids from School - Grey, Braham and BondThree Little Maids from School - Sibyl Grey, Leonora Braham and Jessie Bond in Gilbert & Sullivans The Mikado. 1885
George Grossmith as Gilbert & Sullivans The MikadoGeorge Grossmith in the role of Gilbert & Sullivans The Mikado, Emperor of Japan. 1885
Illustration of G M Chapman in the TatlerFull page black and white illustration of G M Chapman, C.U.R.F.C. by George M Sullivan in the Sporting and Country House Supplement of the Tatler of 22nd December 1909
H Ms Pinafore by Ws Gilbert and Arthur SullivanPromotional postcard for H. M. S. Pinafore by W. S. Gilbert; music Arthur Sullivan.First produced at the Opera Comique Theatre, 25th May 1878. For the Windsor Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society
The Geisha by Owen HaltThe Geisha by Owen Hall; music Sidney Jones produced by George Edwardes. First produced at Dalys Theatre, London 25th April 1896
North Main Street, Gloversville, New York State, USA. Date: circa 1910
ROMEA YANGUAS, Juliᮠ(1813-1868). Spanish actorROMEA YANGUAS, Juliᮠ (1813-1868). Spanish actor. Juliᮠ Romea as Sullivan. 1853. Romanticism. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Museo Nacional del Romanticismo
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
Interned prisoners at Ruhleben performing Trial by Jury, WW1Interned prisoners at Ruhleben camp near Berlin, dressed up in costume for a production of the Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera, Trial by Jury. The play was produced by Mr J. H
Scene from The Sorcerer, Gilbert and SullivanScene from The Sorcerer, operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan, at the Opera Comique. The central characters are, presumably, Alexis and Aline (in bridal gown)
Graphic cover featuring the Kaiser by Edmund SullivanFront cover of The Graphic newspaper featuring an illustration by Edmund Sullivan depicting Kaiser Wilhelm II as a brutal giant, marching across Europe
Bugle belonging to Bugler D Sullivan of the Manchester RegBugle belonging to Bugler 9377 D. Sullivan of the Manchester Regiment. Stamped with a broad arrow. Firearms & Equipment
Allies of the Great War at the Alhambra, WW1Actresses in costume representing, from left to right, Miss M Thorp as Russia, Miss Woodger as Belgium, Miss Dick as Britain (Britannia)
Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan - English ComposerSir Arthur Seymour Sullivan (1842-1900), composed the music of the Gilbert and Sullivan operettas. Date: 1889
Patriotic tableau at the Alhambra, Defenders of Europe WW1A scene from the patriotic revue, Not Likely, at the Alhambra theatre in Leicester Square, showing the Defenders of Europe, - Russia (Madge Thorpe), Britannia (Hilda Dick)
Advertisement for O Sullivans shaped rubber heels for men and women. Wearing these, you can increase your walking powers one hundred per cent. From B F Goodrich of Golden Lane, London. 1914
Sir Arthur SullivanSIR ARTHUR SEYMOUR SULLIVAN English composer, organist and choirmaster. Collaborated with Ws Gilbert on series of highly successful comic operas Date: c. 1880
Sketches from The Mikado at the Savoy TheatreIllustrations of characters from the Gibert and Sullivan opera The Mikado. Date: 4th April 1885
Arthur SullivanSIR ARTHUR SULLIVAN musician, associated with the Savoy operas produced with Ws Gilbert. Date: 1842 - 1900
Sullivans BirthplaceSir Arthur SULLIVANs birthplace at 8 Bolwell Terrace, Lambeth Walk, London. Date: 1842
Arthur Sullivan StudentSIR ARTHUR SULLIVAN musician, associated with the Savoy operas produced with Ws Gilbert : photographed when a student. Date: 1842 - 1900