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- Collection: The David and Annabelle Stone Gilbert and Sullivan Collection
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Autograph letter signed: Arthur Sullivan to Joseph Bennett
Autograph letter regarding the writing and composition of the cantata The Golden Legend, an adaptation of the poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The work was first performed at the Leeds Musical Festival on October 16, 1886. Sullivan’s suggestion…
Arthur Sullivan's calling card
Small calling printed in script letters "Sir Arthur Sullivan" (center) and "1 Queen's Mansions | Victoria Street S.W." (lower left). Signed by Sullivan on reverse "With best wishes for 1889, A. S."
Autograph letter signed: Arthur Sullivan to Mr Stevens
Letter on behalf of W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan grants Mr Stevens permission to perform Trial by Jury at a reduced fee which will go to the Victoria Hospital for Children.
Autograph letter signed: Arthur Sullivan to Mrs Trevor
Letter written in pencil to a Mrs Trevor thanking her for her well wishes and describing his illness on the opening night of Princess Ida.
Autograph letter signed: Arthur Sullivan to Geraldine Ulmar
Letter to soprano Geraldine Ulmar explaining the decision to cast Courtice Pounds as Colonel Fairfax, principal tenor in The Yeomen of the Guard.
Haidee Crofton as Mad Margaret and Edward Clowes Sir Despard Murgatroyd in Ruddigore
Full length photograph of Haidee Crofton dressed in black dress and bonnet, holding knee of Edward Clowes, also in black with top hat on photographer's card mount of T. M. Gillane, Gloucester.
Cox and Box; or, The Long Lost Brothers
Program for the second public performance of Cox and Box; or, The Long Lost Brothers, at the Theatre Royal, Manchester. Performance was part of a benefit program in aid of the widow and children of Punch artist C. H. Bennett. Sullivan conducted. …
Engaged
Illustrated program for W. S. Gilbert's three act farcical comedy Engaged at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, London. The program also includes the farce By the Sea (by an unidentified author).
Flora Walsh as Josephine and Lizzie Ayers as Ralph Rackstraw in Children's H.M.S. Pinafore
Full length photograph of children Flora Walsh as Josephine and Lizzie Ayers as Ralph Rackstraw, on photographer's card mount of Houseworth's Celebrities, San Francisco. Image is in arched shape, mount is marked "Flora Walsh and Lizzie Ayers…
Laura Joyce as the Lady Jane in Patience
Full length photograph of Laura Joyce as Lady Jane in aesthetic dress with crane design, holding bow to bass viol, on photographer's card mount of Houseworth's Celebrities, San Francisco. Mount is marked "Laura Joyce as Lady Jane in Patience,…