Wilkes Collection

Lincoln Assass. / Playbill
The playbill found in President Abraham Lincolns box after his assassination by John Wilkes Booth at Fords Theatre

John Wilkes
JOHN WILKES (1725 - 1797) English politician and reformer

Harry Wilkes by George Wilkes - dam Molly Walker by Capt. Walker. Date c1885

LINCOLN ASSASSINATION. The assassination of Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth at Fords Theatre, Washington D. C
LINCOLN ASSASSINATION. The assassination of Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth at Fords Theatre, Washington D.C. 14 April 1865. Contemporary lithograph

The Bruiser, August 1, 1763. August 1, 1763. Creator: William Hogarth
The Bruiser, August 1, 1763

Aston Villa FA Cup Winners, 1894-5: Grierson (Trainer), Dunkley (Hon Sec), Johnstone, Spencer, Wilkes, Lees, Rinder, Margoschis (Chairman), Reynolds, Devey (Captain), Welford, Ramsay (Secretary)

Broadside issued by the War Department on 20 April 1865 offering rewards for the apprehension of John Wilkes Booth
LINCOLN ASSASSINATION. Broadside issued by the War Department on 20 April 1865 offering rewards for the apprehension of John Wilkes Booth

Assassination of Lincoln
John Wilkes Booth prepares to shoot the US President Abraham Lincoln at Fords Theatre, Washington. Lincoln died of the gunshot wound on the morning of 15 April

Psoriasis
5855398 Psoriasis; (add.info.: Varieties of the autoimmune skin disease Psoriasis. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving by John Pass from John Wilkes' "Encyclopedia Londinensis,")

Measles
5855402 Measles; (add.info.: Measles, Rubeola vulgaris and R. nigra. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving by John Pass from John Wilkes' "Encyclopedia Londinensis," J)

Purple spots and rose rash
5855400 Purple spots and rose rash; (add.info.: Skin diseases: Purple spots, Purpura simplex and P. haemorrhagica and rose rash, Exanthesis roseola)

Psoriasis
5855396 Psoriasis; (add.info.: Skin diseases: Prurigo nodularis and Psoriasis varieties. (Lepriasis is an obsolete term for psoriasis and leprosy)

Skin diseases of infants
5855399 Skin diseases of infants; (add.info.: Red gum or Strophulus, a skin disease affecting infants, and Lichen simplex, a thickening of the skin after pruritus)

Scalp and skin diseases
5855397 Scalp and skin diseases; (add.info.: Scalp diseases Porrigo crustacea and P. furfuracea, and skin diseases Ecthyma vulgaris and E)

Scarlet fever
5855393 Scarlet fever; (add.info.: Scarlet fever, Rosalia simplex and R. paristhmitica. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving by John Pass from John Wilkes' "Encyclopedia)

Sycosis
5855392 Sycosis; (add.info.: Sycosis barbae and Sycosis capilli, chronic inflammation of the hair follicles, especially of the beard and head)

Impetigo
5855391 Impetigo; (add.info.: Contagious skin diseases impetigo and rhypia. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving by John Pass from John Wilkes' "Encyclopedia Londinensis," J)

Scabies
5855394 Scabies; (add.info.: Ulcerous skin disease Ecthyma cachecticum, and the seven-year itch, Scabies purulenta and S. exotica, caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei mite)

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Alansmere Ashleigh Wilkes. Date: 1984

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Alansmere Ashleigh Wilkes. Date: 1984

Entomol0Gy - Flies

Entomology - Flies

Entomology - Dragonflies

Entomology - Moths

Riot at the burning of The North Briton newspaper, 1763
Wilkes and Liberty, riot at the burning of The North Briton newspaper Date: 1763

Parliamentary Elections and Electioneering in the Old Days (engraving)
1041253 Parliamentary Elections and Electioneering in the Old Days (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

"The City Chanters": A Scene in the "Wilkes and Liberty"Riots (engraving)
663187 " The City Chanters" : A Scene in the " Wilkes and Liberty" Riots (engraving) by English School

Riot at the Burning of the "North Briton"(engraving)
671515 Riot at the Burning of the " North Briton" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hooded dodo, Raphus cucullatus, extinct flightless bird. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by John Pass after George Edwards from John Wilkes Encyclopedia Londinensis, London, 1803

Wilkess Cottage, Isle of Wight (engraving)
3654554 Wilkess Cottage, Isle of Wight (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wilkess Cottage, Isle of Wight)

Public Square Park, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA. Date: 1913

Johnson and Wilkes (engraving)
3625520 Johnson and Wilkes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johnson and Wilkes)

Wilkes on his trial, from a contemporary print (engraving)
3636203 Wilkes on his trial, from a contemporary print (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wilkes on his trial, from a contemporary print)

Parliamentary Elections and Electioneering in the Old Days (engraving)
1041283 Parliamentary Elections and Electioneering in the Old Days (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wilkes and Liberty, A New Song (engraving)
1126792 Wilkes and Liberty, A New Song (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Wilkes (17 October 1725 - 26 December 1797) was an English radical

The Bruiser (Caricature of Charles Churchill), August 1, 1762. Creator: William Hogarth
The Bruiser (Caricature of Charles Churchill), August 1, 1762

John Wilkes, Esq. May 16, 1763. Creator: William Hogarth
John Wilkes, Esq. May 16, 1763

"Wilkess Cottage", Isle of Wight, 1844. Creator: Unknown
" Wilkess Cottage", Isle of Wight, 1844. The home of British politician, radical and journalist John Wilkes:once the residence of the celebrated, or rather notorious, John Wilkes

Master Billys Procession to Grocers Hall, March 8, 1784. March 8, 1784
Master Billys Procession to Grocers Hall, March 8, 1784

Captain Charles Wilkes
American Captain Charles Wilkes

Charles I. (1804). Creator: J Chapman
Charles I. (1804). Portrait of King Charles I of England (1601-1649) in profile wearing a laurel wreath and ermine cloak over armour

Hyde, Earl of Clarendon, mid 17th century, (1810). Creator: J Chapman
Hyde, Earl of Clarendon, mid 17th century, (1810). Portrait of Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon (1609-1674), who served as Lord Chancellor to King Charles II from 1658 until 1667

Churchill, (1732-1764), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Churchill, (1732-1764), 1830. Charles Churchill (1732-1764) English poet and satirist, educated at Westminster School and St Johns College, Cambridge and a close friend of John Wilkes

Cinchona. The Caribbean Jesuits Bark, 1801. Creator: Unknown
Cinchona. The Caribbean Jesuits Bark, 1801. Cinchona, source of the anti-malarial remedy quinine, from Encyclopaedia Londinensis, published by John Wilkes c1796-1828

John Wilkes, (1897). Creator: Unknown
John Wilkes, (1897). Portrait of English journalist and radical MP John Wilkes (1762-1763). On several occasions the London mob rose in his support and the streets resounded to cries of Wilkes

Wilkes on his Trial, (1897). Creator: Unknown
Wilkes on his Trial, (1897). English radical, journalist and politician John Wilkes (1725-1797) before the Court of Kings Bench, 1768. From Old and New London, Volume I, by Walter Thornbury

John Wilkes, c1769, (1919). English journalist and radical MP John Wilkes (1762-1763). On several occasions the London mob rose in his support and the streets resounded to cries of Wilkes

Satirical Portrait of John Wilkes by William Hogarth
Vintage engraving of a satirical Portrait of John Wilkes by William Hogarth. John Wilkes (17 October 1725 a 26 December 1797) was an English radical, journalist, and politician

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"Wilkes: A Name Immortalized in History" The name "Wilkes" carries with it a rich tapestry of events and individuals that have left an indelible mark on our collective memory. From the infamous Lincoln assassination to the world of entomology, this name has traversed diverse realms. One cannot mention Wilkes without conjuring images of one of history's most tragic moments - the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. John Wilkes Booth, forever etched in infamy, carried out this heinous act at Ford's Theatre in Washington D. C. On April 14, 1865. The contemporary lithograph depicting this event serves as a chilling reminder of the dark chapter that unfolded. Yet beyond this somber association lies another facet of the Wilkes legacy - one rooted in entertainment and sport. The Playbill featuring Harry Wilkes by George Wilkes showcases their contributions to theater and performance arts during their time. Similarly, Aston Villa FA Cup Winners' triumph in 1894-5 stands as a testament to their sporting prowess. Delving into genealogy reveals even more intriguing connections within the family tree. Molly Walker, sired by Capt. Wa and dammed by George Wilkes' horse named Harry Wilkes, exemplifies how lineage intertwines across different domains. The story takes an unexpected turn when exploring entomology - specifically flies, dragonflies, and moths associated with the field. While seemingly unrelated at first glance, these insects bear ties to both scientific research and artistic expression through illustrations like William Hogarth's "The Bruiser. " Intriguingly enough, even amidst such varied associations surrounding "Wilkes, " there remains a common thread tying them together - historical significance or notoriety. Whether it be rewards offered for capturing John Wilkes Booth or broadsides issued by the War Department seeking justice for President Lincoln's assassination; each instance underscores how deeply intertwined this name is with pivotal moments in history.