https://gilbertandsullivan2017.gmu.edu/files/original/8d2df73a11b0e4a0db493a7e7ca4566a.jpg d41c07c4075e55299533126af602990a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The David and Annabelle Stone Gilbert and Sullivan Collection Description An account of the resource The Gilbert and Sullivan collection began about forty years ago when David’s wife Ann, jump-started the collection with gifts of the Vanity Fair prints of Gilbert and Sullivan and the collection’s first Gilbert autograph letter. This website displays 241 items of the vast collection that shows Mr. Stone’s dedication and love of the comedic geniuses. The Stone collection highlights many differing objects from W.S. Gilbert, Arthur Sullivan, and Richard D’Oyly Carte’s life and beyond. The building of the collection was made possible by the friendship, camaraderie, and support of many enthusiastic and knowledgeable scholars and fellow collectors on both sides of the Atlantic. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image Elaborately decorated stick fan printed in orange and black on white, reverse with advertisement for Eugene Rimmel, perfumer, printed in green and black. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1.2.6 Title A name given to the resource Robert the Devil; or the Nun, the Dun and the Son of a Gun Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1868-12-21 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Souvenir fan Description An account of the resource Souvenir fan commemorating the opening of the Gaiety Theatre, 21 December 1868, under the management of John Hollingshead. Gilbert’s operatic extravaganza Robert the Devil (here spelt Robert le Diable) received its first performance at the Gaiety’s opening. The program also included the operetta The Two Harlequins (music by E. Jonas, English words by Gilbert A' Beckett) and the comedy drama On the Cards (adapted from L'Escamoteur) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public domain. There are no known restrictions. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gaiety Theatre (London, England) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Hollingshead, John (theatre manager) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Gaiety Theatre (London, England) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived David & Annabelle Stone Gilbert & Sullivan Collection London W. S. Gilbert