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The Mikado Connection was evident in late 1800s advertising.


The Mikado Connection was evident in late 1800s advertising. Gilbert and Sullivan wrote this comic opera to poke fun at 19th century British institutions, disguising them as Japanese https://goo.gl/P8Eyz3 American fashions felt the influence of the great popularity of this opera. The sales ditty accompanying this trio is reproduced in comments, as is the dealer information.

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