Calico Collection (page 5)

Calico Ghost Town Schoolhouse
Founded in 1881 when silver was found in the calico coloured mountains of the Mojave Desert

Domestic Calico kitten peeking out under furniture

Calico kelp bass illustration 1896
Annual Report of the Forest, Fish and Game Commission New York 1896

The Calico Printers Ball at Manchester

Two young ladies in calico gowns, taking an airing in a phaeton, from Gallery of Fashion
BAL3876 Two young ladies in calico gowns, taking an airing in a phaeton, from Gallery of Fashion (colour litho) by Repton, Humphry (1752-1818); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English

TEXTILE MANUFACTURE, 1840. Calico printing on cotton. Lithograph

Mykonos, Greece. Street scene
Mykonos, Greece. Cat perched on railing

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Calico Cat female, in grass, portrait Date:

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Cat - Turkish Angora Date:

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Cat - Turkish Angora - in old tin pot Date:

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Cat - Turkish Angora - in basket Date:

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Cat - Turkish Angora - in basket Date:

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Cat - Turkish Angora - in watering can Date:

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Cat - Turkish Angora - in basket Date:

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Cat - Turkish Angora Date:

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Cat - Calico kitten lying down Date:

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Calico female cat walking high up on house roof Date:

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Cat - calico Kitten sitting in willow basket, portrait Date:

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Cat - calico female sitting in garden Date:

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Cat - Calico Kitten, portrait, in house Date:

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Cat - Calico Kitten sitting on rock, watching Date:

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Cat - Calico kitten lying down Date:

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Cat - Calico kitten sitting on wood-pile Date:

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Cat - Calico and Ginger tabby kittens sleeping together on blanket Date:

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Cat - Calico and Ginger tabby kittens sleeping Date:

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Cat - Calico kitten lying down Date:

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Cat - Calico and Ginger tabby kittens sitting together Date:

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Cat - Calico kitten sitting down Date:

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Cat - Calico kitten lying down on pillow Date:

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Cat - Calico kitten sitting on bench Date:

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Cat - Calico kitten walking on top of fence Date:

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Cat - Calico kitten sitting on wood-pile Date:

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Cat - Calico and Ginger tabby kittens playing together Date:

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Cat - Calico kitten sitting on beach chair Date:

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Calico / Tortoiseshell Cat - female sitting in grass, portrait closeup Date:

Richard Cobden (1804-1865) the Apostle of Free Trade. British politician, economist and Lancashire calico manufacturer. A founder in 1838 of Anti-Corn Law League and campaigner for Free Trade

Calico printing machines powered by belt and shafting through cog wheels from a central energy source (steam or water). Hand-coloured engraving, London, 1834

USA, Massachusetts, Greenfield. A calico cat poses in a flowerpot (PR)

Marken, North Holland, The Netherlands

Chefchaouen Morocco calico cat against a blue door and hanging woolen scarves in the medina

CLOTH: DYEING, c1830. The cloth dyer and calico printer. Line engraving, c1830

TEXTILE MANUFACTURE, 1839. Calico printing in a Manchester, England, cotton mill. Steel engraving, English

TEXTILE MILL: COTTON. Calico printing in a cotton mill: steel engraving, 1834

USA / CALICO
The main street of Calico, a ghost town in the Mojave Desert region of southern California, U.S.A. Date: founded 1881

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Calico cloth for 18th-century reenactors on sale at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

Calico Ghost Town near Barstow, California, United States of America, North America

Boiling Clothes
A photograph demonstrating the boiling of " collars, cuffs, laces, and such-like small articles" in a calico bag during the arduous process of washday

British Workman
A typical English worker of the lower middle class - specifically, a calico printers clerk - with some pretensions to gentility in his choice of clothes

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"Calico: A Tapestry of Colors and Adventures" In the world of felines, Calico stands as a symbol of beauty and diversity. Just like Robert Peel's visionary reforms or Lawrence's daring exploits, this captivating patterned coat captures our attention. Imagine a tiny tortoiseshell kitten, standing proudly against a pristine white background. Its vibrant hues blend seamlessly together, creating an artwork in motion. And there it is again—a British Shorthair cat on its hind legs, showcasing its unique calico markings with grace and elegance. But Calico doesn't just belong to the realm of cats; it extends beyond their enchanting presence. Venture into the heartland of California, where Calico Ghost Town emerges from the desert landscape near Barstow. This historical gem takes us back in time to relive tales from America's past. Meanwhile, a playful calico kitten at only nine weeks old explores its surroundings with curiosity and innocence. Not far behind is another adorable tortoiseshell-tabby companion taking confident strides across any path that lies ahead. The allure continues as we witness two kittens frolicking together—their contrasting colors forming an exquisite harmony reminiscent of nature's artistry itself. And let us not forget about those pages from a book filled with textile samples meticulously annotated by hand—an ode to craftsmanship and creativity intertwined within each thread. Travel further west to Nevada's Gerlach—where Black Rock Desert meets Black Rock Springs—and gaze upon the distant silhouette of the majestic Calico Mountains rising against the horizon on that memorable date: 29-09-2021. As if transported through time once more, sketches depicting African travel come alive before our eyes—a testament to exploration and discovery etched forever in history's annals. Calico—weaving stories through patterns; embracing diversity through colors; reminding us that life itself is but an intricate tapestry waiting to be explored one thread at a time.