This unique collection of paper dolls pays tribute to Gilbert and Sullivan's much-loved musical, "The Mikado, recapturing its winning mix of grandeur and playfulness. All the principal characters appear in paper doll form: pretty Yum-Yum and dashing Nanki-Poo, Ko-Ko and Katisha, Pitti-Sing and Peep-Bo, Poo-Bah, Pish-Tush, Go-To, and the regal Mikado. Dolls portraying a pair of lesser characters, Pish-Tush and Go-To, are based on portraits of Gilbert and Sullivan themselves. The costume wardrobe includes kimonos, robes of ...
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This unique collection of paper dolls pays tribute to Gilbert and Sullivan's much-loved musical, "The Mikado, recapturing its winning mix of grandeur and playfulness. All the principal characters appear in paper doll form: pretty Yum-Yum and dashing Nanki-Poo, Ko-Ko and Katisha, Pitti-Sing and Peep-Bo, Poo-Bah, Pish-Tush, Go-To, and the regal Mikado. Dolls portraying a pair of lesser characters, Pish-Tush and Go-To, are based on portraits of Gilbert and Sullivan themselves. The costume wardrobe includes kimonos, robes of state, and accessories, while two background settings depict a tea-house in Ko-Ko's garden and a pastoral scene for the performance of "Titwillow." Complete with actors, costumes, and scenery, this collection offers the basics for a paper-doll production of "The Mikado, in addition to its keepsake appeal to Gilbert and Sullivan fans of every age.
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As New. Book. 12 1/4h x 9 1/4w. A real nice clean unmarked, unused paper doll large format book. This unique collection of paper dolls pays tribute to Gilbert and Sullivan's much-loved musical, The Mikado. All the principal characters appear: Yum-Yum and Nanki-Poo, Ko-Ko and Katisha, Pitti-Sing and Peep-Bo, Poo-Bah, Pish-Tush, Go-To, and the regal Mikado. 14 costumes include kimonos, robes of state, and accessories. Background settings depict a tea-house and a pastoral scene.
