Tompkins Collection

Laodicea Dicey Langston of South Carolina protecting her elderly father, a known supporter of the revolutionary cause
SOUTH CAROLINA: LOYALISTS. Laodicea Dicey Langston of South Carolina protecting her elderly father, a known supporter of the revolutionary cause

SALEM WITCH TRIALS, 1692. The Trial of George Jacobs at Salem for Witchcraft. Oil on canvas by Tompkins Harrison Matteson (1813-1884)

Tompkins upright rotary knitting machine 1875
Tompkins American family company, showing upright rotary knitting machine. Date: 1875

MAYFLOWER: COMPACT, 1620. The pilgrims signing the Compact aboard the Mayflower off the coast of Provincetown, Massachusetts, 11 November 1620. Engraving, 1859, after Tompkins Harrison Matteson

Heelan Tompkins 3 Day Eventing, Cross Country Cross Country Athens, Greece 17 August 2004 Date: 17 August 2004

Mark Tompkins Race Horse Trainer 11 November 1993 Date: 11 November 1993

A Run of Luck, the great sporting drama, Boston Theatre, USA, with real horses and hounds. Showing a race scene. Date: late 19th century

The World, Boston Theatre Company, USA - Tableau II, a dramatic scene from The Infernal Machine. Date: late 19th century

Tompkins yarn spooler 1875
Floor standing yarn spooler, simple construction for winding skein yarn upon spools for sewing machines, intended principally for hosiery manufactures. 1875

The Fire Alarm, or how Muddleborough got its new Engine (chromolitho)
1043452 The Fire Alarm, or how Muddleborough got its new Engine (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fire Alarm)

Leaves from an Amateur Log (engraving)
1591326 Leaves from an Amateur Log (engraving) by Cox, Edward Morant (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leaves from an Amateur Log)

SALLY TOMPKINS (1833-1916). Captain Sally Louisa Tompkins, philanthropist and Civil War nurse, founded a Confederate hospital. Drawing of a stained glass window at St

Col Richard N Doyle 8th Michigan I. G Tompkins
Col. Richard N. Doyle, 8th Michigan; I.G. Tompkins (American, active Grands Rapids, Michigan 1860s); 1864 - 1866; Albumen silver print

A woman working at an upright rotary knitting machine, patented in 1855 by Clark Tompkins of Troy, New York
TEXTILES: KNITTING MACHINE. A woman working at an upright rotary knitting machine, patented in 1855 by Clark Tompkins of Troy, New York. Wood engraving, American, c1875

SALLY TOMPKINS (1833-1916). Captain Sally Louisa Tompkins, philanthropist and Civil War nurse, founded a Confederate hospital

Daniel D Tompkins
DANIEL D TOMPKINS American lawyer and statesman, vice-president. Date: 1774 - 1825

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN (1706-1790). American printer, publisher, scientist, inventor, statesman, and diplomat. Mezzotint engraving by Henry S. Sadd, c1846 after a painting by Tompkins Harrison Matteson

The Birth of the Monroe Doctrine. Left to right: John Quincy Adams, William Harris Crawford, William Wirt
MONROE DOCTRINE, 1823. The Birth of the Monroe Doctrine. Left to right: John Quincy Adams, William Harris Crawford, William Wirt, President James Monroe, John C. Calhoun, Daniel D

DANIEL D. TOMPKINS (1774-1825). American politician. Color engraving, 19th century

US Grant Halletts son, Tompkins County, New York. Date 1937 Sept

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"Tompkins: A Name Woven into History's Tapestry" In the annals of American history, the name Tompkins resonates with tales of courage, ingenuity, and artistic brilliance. From the valiant acts of Laodicea Dicey Langston to the innovative creations of the Tompkins upright rotary knitting machine, this name has left an indelible mark on various realms. One such remarkable story unfolds during the American Revolution when Laodicea Dicey Langston fearlessly protected her elderly father from Loyalist troops. As a known supporter of the revolutionary cause, her bravery in shielding him serves as a testament to unwavering loyalty and familial love. But it is not only through acts of heroism that Tompkins makes its presence felt. The artistic prowess displayed by Tompkins Harrison Matteson captures historical moments like no other. His mezzotint reproduction depicting Langston's courageous act immortalizes her sacrifice for generations to come. The Mayflower Compact signing aboard Provincetown's coast in 1620 also finds its place within Matteson's engravings. This pivotal moment in early American history symbolizes unity and democratic principles that continue to shape our nation today. Beyond these historical accounts lie individuals who have carried on the legacy of this illustrious name. Heelan Tompkins and Mark Tompkins stand as beacons in their respective fields – one leaving an indelible mark on sporting drama while another making strides in unknown territories. Meanwhile, inventions like the Tompkins yarn spooler revolutionized textile production in 1875, showcasing how innovation can transform entire industries. Artistic endeavors also find solace under this surname - "The Fire Alarm" chromolitho painting portrays Muddleborough acquiring a new engine while "Leaves from an Amateur Log" engraving invites us into a world where creativity knows no bounds. However, not all stories associated with they can filled with triumph.