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William Schwenck Gilbert Collection

William Schwenck Gilbert was a renowned English playwright, poet, and librettist best known for his collaboration with composer Arthur Sullivan

Background imageWilliam Schwenck Gilbert Collection: William Schwenck Gilbert, 1876

William Schwenck Gilbert, 1876
1574499 William Schwenck Gilbert, 1876; (add.info.: William Schwenck Gilbert (1836-1911) British humourist. Librettist and partner of Arthur Sullivan in the light operas produced under D'Oyly

Background imageWilliam Schwenck Gilbert Collection: William Schwenck Gilbert, 1873

William Schwenck Gilbert, 1873
1574498 William Schwenck Gilbert, 1873; (add.info.: William Schwenck Gilbert (1836-1911) British humourist. Librettist and partner of Arthur Sullivan in the light operas produced under D'Oyly

Background imageWilliam Schwenck Gilbert Collection: William Schwenck Gilbert, 1889

William Schwenck Gilbert, 1889
1574500 William Schwenck Gilbert, 1889; (add.info.: William Schwenck Gilbert (1836-1911) British humourist. Librettist and partner of Arthur Sullivan in the light operas produced under D'Oyly

Background imageWilliam Schwenck Gilbert Collection: Iolanthe, New York City, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

Iolanthe, New York City, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Iolanthe, New York City, [193-]. Federal Theatre... presents - the Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company...Iolanthe...Gondoliers - Brooklyn Academy of Music'

Background imageWilliam Schwenck Gilbert Collection: Mikado, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Mikado, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Mikado, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageWilliam Schwenck Gilbert Collection: Mikado, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Mikado, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Mikado, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageWilliam Schwenck Gilbert Collection: H.M.S. Pinafore, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

H.M.S. Pinafore, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
H.M.S. Pinafore, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageWilliam Schwenck Gilbert Collection: The Gondoliers, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

The Gondoliers, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
The Gondoliers, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageWilliam Schwenck Gilbert Collection: The Gondoliers, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

The Gondoliers, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
The Gondoliers, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageWilliam Schwenck Gilbert Collection: Summer Music Festival, Los Angeles, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

Summer Music Festival, Los Angeles, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Summer Music Festival, Los Angeles, [193-]. Greek Open Air Theatre...Light and Grand Opera..."H.M.S. Pinafore", "Hansel & Gretel"..."Fra Diavolo" - popular prices - Free

Background imageWilliam Schwenck Gilbert Collection: Pirates of Penzance, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Pirates of Penzance, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Pirates of Penzance, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageWilliam Schwenck Gilbert Collection: Patience, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Patience, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Patience, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageWilliam Schwenck Gilbert Collection: Pirates of Penzance, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

Pirates of Penzance, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Pirates of Penzance, [193-]. Federal Theatre for New York City - The Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company - in - Pirates of Penzance'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageWilliam Schwenck Gilbert Collection: The Pirates of Penzance, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

The Pirates of Penzance, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
The Pirates of Penzance, [193-]. Federal Theatre for New York City - Presents - The Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Co. in - The Pirates of Penzance'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageWilliam Schwenck Gilbert Collection: Mikado, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

Mikado, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Mikado, [193-]. Federal Theatre for New York City Presents - The Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Co. in - "Mikado"'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageWilliam Schwenck Gilbert Collection: Mikado, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

Mikado, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Mikado, [193-]. Federal Theatre for New York City Presents - The Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company in a 6 Day Festival Under the Big Tent...Mikado - [HMS] Pinafore & Trial by Jury - Pirates of

Background imageWilliam Schwenck Gilbert Collection: Iolanthe, New York City, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

Iolanthe, New York City, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Iolanthe, New York City, [193-]. Federal Theatre for New York City presents - Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Co. in - Iolanthe - Seth Low Jr. High School'

Background imageWilliam Schwenck Gilbert Collection: H.M.S. Pinafore, New York, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

H.M.S. Pinafore, New York, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
H.M.S. Pinafore, New York, [193-]. The Federal Theatre Presents - Gilbert & Sullivan's Popular Operetta...All Star Cast of 60 Artists - Augmented Orchestra of 20 - Star Casino'

Background imageWilliam Schwenck Gilbert Collection: The Pirates of Penzance, San Diego, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

The Pirates of Penzance, San Diego, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
The Pirates of Penzance, San Diego, [193-]. Savoy Theatre - "The Pirates of Penzance" - Sponsored by San Diego Symphony Ass'n'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Background imageWilliam Schwenck Gilbert Collection: The Mikado Swing, San Diego, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

The Mikado Swing, San Diego, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
The Mikado Swing, San Diego, [193-]. Premiere Showing'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935

Background imageWilliam Schwenck Gilbert Collection: Mikado, Chicago, 1938. Creator: Unknown

Mikado, Chicago, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Mikado, Chicago, 1938. Great Northern Theatre...Mikado by Gilbert and Sullivan - Modern Version'. Poster for a musical theatre adaptation of Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera, The Mikado

Background imageWilliam Schwenck Gilbert Collection: Pirates of Penzance, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Pirates of Penzance, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Pirates of Penzance, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageWilliam Schwenck Gilbert Collection: Mikado, Chicago, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

Mikado, Chicago, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Mikado, Chicago, [193-]. Gala New Year's Eve Performance...Swingcopated Version of "Mikado" with a Chorus of 100 Voices - Acclaimed by Thousands - Great Northern Theatre'

Background imageWilliam Schwenck Gilbert Collection: Pirates of Penzance, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown

Pirates of Penzance, New York, [1930s]. Creator: Unknown
Pirates of Penzance, New York, [1930s]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Background imageWilliam Schwenck Gilbert Collection: Swing Mikado, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

Swing Mikado, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Swing Mikado, [193-]. Federal Theatre Treasure Island - A Cast of 100 - "Swing Mikado" - Sensational Success - Hot from New York...The Big Hit of the Golden Gate International

Background imageWilliam Schwenck Gilbert Collection: Punch cartoon: Ws Gilbert, English dramatist and librettist (engraving)

Punch cartoon: Ws Gilbert, English dramatist and librettist (engraving)
6034898 Punch cartoon: Ws Gilbert, English dramatist and librettist (engraving) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: Ws Gilbert (1836-1911)

Background imageWilliam Schwenck Gilbert Collection: William Schwenck Gilbert (1836-1911)

William Schwenck Gilbert (1836-1911)
864374 William Schwenck Gilbert (1836-1911) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: William Schwenck Gilbert (1836-1911) English librettist and dramatist

Background imageWilliam Schwenck Gilbert Collection: Ws Gilbert, English dramatist and librettist (b / w photo)

Ws Gilbert, English dramatist and librettist (b / w photo)
3639387 Ws Gilbert, English dramatist and librettist (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ws Gilbert (1836-1911)

Background imageWilliam Schwenck Gilbert Collection: Ws Gilbert (photo)

Ws Gilbert (photo)
583831 Ws Gilbert (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ws Gilbert; photograph; William Schwenck Gilbert)

Background imageWilliam Schwenck Gilbert Collection: Portrait of Sir William Schwenck Gilbert (1836-1911). Creator: Barraud

Portrait of Sir William Schwenck Gilbert (1836-1911). Creator: Barraud
Portrait of Sir William Schwenck Gilbert (1836-1911). Private Collection

Background imageWilliam Schwenck Gilbert Collection: Our Three Little Maids - Parsons, Fletcher & Co. Ltd advertisement, 1909. Creator: Unknown

Our Three Little Maids - Parsons, Fletcher & Co. Ltd advertisement, 1909. Creator: Unknown
Our Three Little Maids - Parsons, Fletcher & Co. Ltd advertisement, 1909. From " The British Printer Vol. XXII". [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1909]


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William Schwenck Gilbert was a renowned English playwright, poet, and librettist best known for his collaboration with composer Arthur Sullivan. Together, they created some of the most iconic operettas in history, including "The Pirates of Penzance" and "The Mikado." Gilbert's witty and satirical writing style made him a master of comic opera, poking fun at societal norms and conventions. His clever lyrics and sharp humor continue to entertain audiences around the world to this day. Beyond his work in theater, Gilbert also had a successful career as a journalist and illustrator. His legacy lives on as one of the greatest comedic writers in British history, leaving behind a body of work that is timeless and beloved by generations. William Schwenck Gilbert will always be remembered for his contributions to the world of entertainment and literature.