Gilbert and Sullivan Online Exhibit: The Operas in the American Popular Press

[Contemporary engraving]. Puck. New York: Jan. 8, 1908. "The Mikado---Second and Last Act" by J.S. Pughe.

Political cartoon of Theodore Roosevelt and his cabinet as characters in The Mikado.

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[Contemporary engraving]. Art Interchange. New York: Suppl., Jan. 30, 1886. "Figure Sketches from The Mikado." by William Walton.

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[Contemporary engraving]. Puck. New York: May 7, 1879. "A Little Common Sense For The Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Children."

Political cartoon showing the absurdity of the SPCC position against the use of children in Pinafore productions, while every-day cruelty was considered acceptable.

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[Contemporary engraving]. Puck. New York: Feb. 15, 1882. "Their Only Hope---The Great Patience Candidate", by Gillam.

Political cartoon comparing Presidential candidate Samuel Jones Tilden to Bunthorne in Patience.

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[Contemporary engraving]. The Daily Graphic. New York: Mar. 1, 1879. "The Pinafore Crisis."

Contemporary cartoon depicting Pinafore Fever. "H.M.S.P.: A ship which never would have passed quarantine unheeded had it been known what a dreadfully contagious and pernicious fever she had on board."

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[Contemporary engraving]. Puck. New York: Mar. 3, 1886. "His Satanic Majesty Takes A Hint From The Mikado", by F. Opper.

The artist suggests how Satan might make the punishment fit the crime for contemporary offenders.

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