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W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan realia, 1879-2002 (MS Thr 732): Guide.


Title: W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan realia,
Dates: 1879-2002.
Abstract: Physical objects relating to the work of British musicians Gilbert and Sullivan.
Extent: 29 boxes (8 linear ft.)
Language: Collection materials are in English, Italian, Latin, and German.
Identification: MS Thr 732
Location: b, pf

Administrative Information

2010MT-11. Gift of Thomas Garrett; received: 2010 October 9. Forms part of the Fredric Woodbridge Wilson Collection of Gilbert and Sullivan (Harvard Theatre Collection).

Processed by: Bonnie B. Salt

Preferred Citation for Publication:

W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan Realia, 1879-2002 (MS Thr 732). Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard University.

There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.

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Arthur Sullivan (1842-1900) was an English composer and conductor. W. S. (William Schwenck) Gilbert (1836-1911) was a English dramatist and librettist. They formed a Victorian-era theatrical partnership, collaborating on fourteen comic operas between 1871 and 1896, of which H. M. S. Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance and The Mikado, or, The town of Titipu are among the best known.

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A collection of objects (realia), primarily souvenirs, that have a relationship to the work of Gilbert & Sullivan. Includes: badges, button badges, candy bars, card games, china, cloth pieces, coasters, cocktail napkins, cookies, corset box, costumes, cuff links, dish towels, earthenware, fans, glassware, handkerchiefs, boater hat, holiday ornament, jackstraws, key rings, lollipops, magnets, matches, music box, opera glasses, paperweight, Pears soap, pencils, pins, playing cards, post-its, scarves, sealing wax crest impression, seed package, stickers, t-shirts, tea, tea service, tote bags, toy theaters, trivet, umbrella, and whistle.

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Organized into the following series: I. Small object boxes II. Large object boxes III. Fragile materials

Alphabetized by title within each series.

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