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…
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."
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.
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.
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. …
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).
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…