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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Ruddygore; or, The Witch&#039;s Curse]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:subject><![CDATA[Ruddygore, W. S. Gilbert, Arthur Sullivan, D&#039;Oyly Carte Opera Company, Savoy Theatre, London, first night, program ]]></dcterms:subject>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[First night illustrated card program for W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan&#039;s comic opera Ruddygore; or, The Witch&#039;s Curse at the Savoy Theatre, London.  Program includes the statement that &quot;On this occasion the opera will be conducted by the composer.&quot;]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), 1836-1911 (author), Sullivan, Arthur, 1842-1900 (composer, conductor), Havers, Alice, 1850-1890 (artist)]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:source><![CDATA[David &amp; Annabelle Stone Gilbert &amp; Sullivan Collection]]></dcterms:source>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Savoy Theatre (London, England)]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[1887-01-22]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:contributor><![CDATA[Carte, Richard D&#039;Oyly, 1844-1901 (company manager), W.S. Johnson and Co. (London, England) (printer)]]></dcterms:contributor>
    <dcterms:rights><![CDATA[Public domain. There are no known restrictions.]]></dcterms:rights>
    <dcterms:format><![CDATA[Program]]></dcterms:format>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[2.3.7]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://gilbertandsullivan2017.gmu.edu/items/show/731">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Thespis; or, The Gods Grown Old]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[Libretto of W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan&#039;s grotesque opera in two acts Thespis; or The Gods Grown Old.  It was produced at the Gaiety Theatre, London, 23 December 1871.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), 1836-1911 (author), Sullivan, Arthur, 1842-1900 (composer)]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:source><![CDATA[David &amp; Annabelle Stone Gilbert &amp; Sullivan Collection]]></dcterms:source>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[undated]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:contributor><![CDATA[Hollingshead, John (theatre manager)]]></dcterms:contributor>
    <dcterms:rights><![CDATA[Public domain. There are no known restrictions.]]></dcterms:rights>
    <dcterms:format><![CDATA[Libretto]]></dcterms:format>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[2.1.1]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://gilbertandsullivan2017.gmu.edu/items/show/740">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[H.M.S. Pinafore; or, The Lass that Loved a Sailor]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[First edition libretto of W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan&#039;s nautical comic opera in two acts H.M.S. Pinafore; or The Lass that Loved a Sailor.  It was produced at the Opera Comique Theatre, London, 25 May 1878.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), 1836-1911 (author), Sullivan, Arthur, 1842-1900 (composer)]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:source><![CDATA[David &amp; Annabelle Stone Gilbert &amp; Sullivan Collection]]></dcterms:source>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Metzler &amp; Co., London]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[1878]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:contributor><![CDATA[Walter Smith (printer)]]></dcterms:contributor>
    <dcterms:rights><![CDATA[Public domain. There are no known restrictions.]]></dcterms:rights>
    <dcterms:format><![CDATA[Libretto]]></dcterms:format>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[2.1.10]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://gilbertandsullivan2017.gmu.edu/items/show/741">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[H.M.S. Pinafore; or, The Lass that Loved a Sailor]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[Early first run program with for H.M.S. Pinafore; or, The Lass that Loved a Sailor by the Comedy-Opera Company at the Opera Comique, London. The program also includes The Spectre Knight, an operetta with words by James Albery and music by Alfred Cellier.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), 1836-1911 (author), Sullivan, Arthur, 1842-1900 (composer)]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:source><![CDATA[David &amp; Annabelle Stone Gilbert &amp; Sullivan Collection]]></dcterms:source>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Opera Comique (London, England)]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[1878-05-28]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:contributor><![CDATA[John Gosnell (printer)]]></dcterms:contributor>
    <dcterms:rights><![CDATA[Public domain. There are no known restrictions.]]></dcterms:rights>
    <dcterms:format><![CDATA[Program]]></dcterms:format>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[2.1.11]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://gilbertandsullivan2017.gmu.edu/items/show/782">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[The Grand Duke; or, The Statutory Duel]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:subject><![CDATA[The Grand Duke, W. S. Gilbert, Arthur Sullivan, D&#039;Oyly Carte Opera Company, Savoy Theatre, London, first edition, libretto ]]></dcterms:subject>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[First edition libretto for W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan&#039;s comic opera The Grand Duke; or, The Statutory Duel.  It was produced at the Savoy Theatre, London, 7 March 1896.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), 1836-1911 (author), Sullivan, Arthur, 1842-1900 (composer)]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:source><![CDATA[David &amp; Annabelle Stone Gilbert &amp; Sullivan Collection]]></dcterms:source>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Chappell &amp; Co., London]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[1896]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:contributor><![CDATA[Henderson &amp; Spalding, London (printer)]]></dcterms:contributor>
    <dcterms:rights><![CDATA[Public domain. There are no known restrictions.]]></dcterms:rights>
    <dcterms:format><![CDATA[Libretto]]></dcterms:format>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[2.4.14]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://gilbertandsullivan2017.gmu.edu/items/show/784">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[The Mikado; or, The Town of Titipu]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:subject><![CDATA[The Mikado, W. S. Gilbert, Arthur Sullivan, D&#039;Oyly Carte&#039;s Opera Company, W. S. Johnson, London, advertising, poster]]></dcterms:subject>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[Large full color poster for D&#039;Oyly Carte&#039;s Opera Company&#039;s touring production of The Mikado.  Bamboo border, central image of George Grossmith as Ko-Ko holding open fan beside face.  Overprinted for Royal Lyceum Theatre (unidentified city). ]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), 1836-1911 (author), Sullivan, Arthur, 1842-1900 (composer)]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:source><![CDATA[David &amp; Annabelle Stone Gilbert &amp; Sullivan Collection]]></dcterms:source>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[W. S. Johnson, London]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[undated]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:contributor><![CDATA[Carte, Richard D&#039;Oyly, 1844-1901 (company manager)]]></dcterms:contributor>
    <dcterms:rights><![CDATA[Public domain. There are no known restrictions.]]></dcterms:rights>
    <dcterms:format><![CDATA[Color lithograph poster]]></dcterms:format>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[2.5.1]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://gilbertandsullivan2017.gmu.edu/items/show/785">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[The Yeomen of the Guard; or, The Merryman and his Maid]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:subject><![CDATA[The Yeomen of the Guard, W. S. Gilbert, Arthur Sullivan, D&#039;Oyly Carte&#039;s Opera Company, David Allen &amp; Sons, London, advertising, poster]]></dcterms:subject>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[Large full color poster for D&#039;Oyly Carte&#039;s Opera Company&#039;s touring production of The Yeomen of the Guard.  Image features three vignettes, each with two characters from the opera.  ]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), 1836-1911 (author), Sullivan, Arthur, 1842-1900 (composer)]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:source><![CDATA[David &amp; Annabelle Stone Gilbert &amp; Sullivan Collection]]></dcterms:source>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[David Allen &amp; Sons, Belfast and London]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[undated]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:contributor><![CDATA[Carte, Richard D&#039;Oyly, 1844-1901 (company manager)]]></dcterms:contributor>
    <dcterms:rights><![CDATA[Public domain. There are no known restrictions.]]></dcterms:rights>
    <dcterms:format><![CDATA[Color lithograph poster]]></dcterms:format>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[2.5.2]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://gilbertandsullivan2017.gmu.edu/items/show/842">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[&quot;Were I Thy Bride&quot;]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:subject><![CDATA[The Yeomen of the Guard, &quot;Were I thy bride,&quot; Rudolph Aronson,  W. S. Gilbert, Arthur Sullivan, Wilfrid Shadbolt, Phoebe Meryll, Casino Theatre, New York, Richard A. Saalfield, libretto]]></dcterms:subject>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[Sheet music with illustrated cover in black and white featuring illustration of Phoebe Meryll removing ring of keys from the jailer Wilfrid Shadbolt.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), 1836-1911 (author), Sullivan, Arthur, 1842-1900 (composer)]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:source><![CDATA[David &amp; Annabelle Stone Gilbert &amp; Sullivan Collection]]></dcterms:source>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[William A. Pond, New York]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[1888]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:contributor><![CDATA[Wm. H. Keyser &amp; Co. (music printer), H. A. Thomas &amp; Wylie (cover design lithographer)]]></dcterms:contributor>
    <dcterms:rights><![CDATA[Public domain. There are no known restrictions.]]></dcterms:rights>
    <dcterms:format><![CDATA[Illustrated sheet music]]></dcterms:format>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[3.4.5]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://gilbertandsullivan2017.gmu.edu/items/show/783">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[The Grand Duke; or, The Statutory Duel]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:subject><![CDATA[The Grand Duke, W. S. Gilbert, Arthur Sullivan, D&#039;Oyly Carte Opera Company, Savoy Theatre, London, first edition, vocal score]]></dcterms:subject>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[First edition piano vocal score for W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan&#039;s comic opera The Grand Duke; or, The Statutory Duel.  ]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), 1836-1911 (author), Sullivan, Arthur, 1842-1900 (composer), Bendall, Wilfred (arranger)]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:source><![CDATA[David &amp; Annabelle Stone Gilbert &amp; Sullivan Collection]]></dcterms:source>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Chappell &amp; Co., London]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[1896]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:contributor><![CDATA[Henderson &amp; Spalding, London (printer)]]></dcterms:contributor>
    <dcterms:rights><![CDATA[Public domain. There are no known restrictions.]]></dcterms:rights>
    <dcterms:format><![CDATA[Bound vocal score]]></dcterms:format>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[2.4.15]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://gilbertandsullivan2017.gmu.edu/items/show/786">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[The Grand Duke; or, The Statutory Duel]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:subject><![CDATA[The Grand Duke, W. S. Gilbert, Arthur Sullivan, D&#039;Oyly Carte&#039;s Opera Company, Waterlow &amp; Sons, London, advertising, poster]]></dcterms:subject>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[Large color poster for D&#039;Oyly Carte&#039;s Opera Company&#039;s touring production of The Grand Duke.  Central image of the title character on orange background.  Overprinted for Theatre Royal, Sheffield, week of 11 May 1896.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), 1836-1911 (author), Sullivan, Arthur, 1842-1900 (composer), Hardy, Dudley, 1867-1922 (artist)]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:source><![CDATA[David &amp; Annabelle Stone Gilbert &amp; Sullivan Collection]]></dcterms:source>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Waterlow &amp; Sons, London]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[1896]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:contributor><![CDATA[Carte, Richard D&#039;Oyly, 1844-1901 (company manager)]]></dcterms:contributor>
    <dcterms:rights><![CDATA[Public domain. There are no known restrictions.]]></dcterms:rights>
    <dcterms:format><![CDATA[Color lithograph poster]]></dcterms:format>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[2.5.3]]></dcterms:identifier>
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