Calico Collection (page 6)

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

HOUS2D-00053
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

Calico Cat
FG-2642 Calico Cat Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way. contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: 020 8318 1401

Calico Printer 1827
A calico printer at work. Calico is unprinted white cotton cloth imported from the Indian city of Calicut in India

Robert Peel(E) / Anon
SIR ROBERT PEEL (ELDER) Calico manufacturer, depicted here in 1805

Calico Printing
Calico printing, Lancashire

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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.