Edward Gilks - album of letters and portraits, 1840-1891

MLMSS 7243/Box 1X

fonds

1840 - 1891

Textual Records, Graphic Materials, Drawings, Prints, Clippings

423950

0.16 metres of textual material (1 outsize box)
Albums

Edward Gilks, sketcher, lithographer and draughtsman was born in London c. 1822. After serving a seven year apprenticeship with Threadneedle Street lithographer Thomas Dean, he worked in partnership with his brother Thomas, a wood engraver, and from 1850 on his own account. He arrived in Victoria in 1853. His lithography business ventures were not always successful and he became insolvent on several occasions. During his time in Victoria he worked also for a number of individuals, publishers and government departments. He returned to London after his retirement in 1886, where he died.

1840-1891; Album includes letters received, ink drawings, lithographs, engravings and newscuttings, mainly concerning Gilkes' business activities in London to 1852, and later in Victoria. One letter dated 17 May 1891 relates to the period after Gilks returned to London. Correspondents include artists, engravers, lithographers, printers, publishers and architects, among them artist Sir John Gilbert, architect Frederick Wyatt, and engraver William Inglis. Also includes some letters addressed to Gilkes' brother Thomas, an Index to letters and portraits, and a report on a monument at St Margaret's Church, Westminster.

Earlier accessions are located at A126, A127, PXA 73, PXD 78, PXD 79, PXD 222 and PXD 347.