The mikado – Vintage Poster
(Originally scanned by the Library of Congress. Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
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The mikado comes to life in this vintage poster, reproduced from the original with every detail intact. Sourced directly from the Library of Congress, it represents an authentic piece of documented history.
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The mikado
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The Mikado was first staged in London in 1885, and this tall color woodcut poster, about 207 by 107 centimeters, advertises a production of it with a central figure captioned "Yum Yum," one of the operetta's leading roles. The poster was printed by the Jno. B. Jeffery Printing and Engraving Company of Chicago, an American firm that produced theatrical advertising. Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera, set in a fictional Japanese town, drew heavily on the Victorian craze for things Japanese, and its costumes and staging became a model for later depictions. The poster's central area is damaged, with pieces missing, which is worth keeping in mind when reading the image.
| Created / published | 1885 |
|---|---|
| Medium | 1 print (poster) : woodcut color ; 207 x 107 cm. |
| Notes | Created by The Jno. B. Jeffery Print.-Eng. Co. Chicago. Poster advertising operetta by Gilbert & Sullivan. Caption: Yum Yum. Pieces missing from center. · Gilbert W. S. (William Schwenck) 1836-1911. Sullivan Arthur Sir 1842-1900. |
| Subjects | Japanese--Performances & portrayals. Japanese--Clothing & dress. Operas & operettas. |
| Source | Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division |
| Original scan | 1,010 × 1,916 px · prints to 3 × 6 in at 300 dpi |
| Reference | AMZ-SOTP-THR-273553 |
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