Rosie Lee Tompkins

Howard, Effie Mae
Howard, Effie Mae Martin
Martin, Effie Mae

American, 1936 - 2006

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This is a photograph of a patchwork quilt. The quilt is made up of numerous multicolored geometric patterns, primarily featuring triangles and squares, in varying shades including purples, blues, oranges, and browns, against a background of lighter colors. The design appears abstract with a harmonious arrangement of shapes and colors, creating a sense of movement and connectivity between the patches. Each section has its unique pattern while contributing to the overall composition of the quilt.
Rosie Lee Tompkins, Irene Bankhead, Untitled (framed half-squares four patch), 1989 (pieced); 1990 (quilted), corduroy and velveteen, Gift of Stephanie Soldner and Garrett Sullivan Family, 2021.10.1

Untitled (framed half-squares four patch)

Rosie Lee Tompkins, Irene Bankhead · 1989 (pieced); 1990 (quilted) · corduroy and velveteen ·  Accession ID  2021.10.1

This is a photograph of a quilt featuring a geometric pattern in red and white. The quilt is composed of square blocks arranged in a repeating pattern to create a design. Each block consists of a red and white triangle, forming multiple four-sided shapes with alternating red and white colors. The quilt is tied at intervals with white yarn, giving it a textured appearance. The binding around the quilt is white. The appearance suggests a traditional style with a modern graphical twist due to the color scheme and pattern repetition.
Rosie Lee Tompkins, Untitled, undated, cotton sheeting, cotton polyester, and acrylic yarn, Gift of Anthony and Celeste Meier, 2021.9.1

Untitled

Rosie Lee Tompkins · undated · cotton sheeting, cotton polyester, and acrylic yarn ·  Accession ID  2021.9.1