Calico Collection

Robert Peel(E) / Lawrence
SIR ROBERT PEEL (ELDER) Calico Manufacturer, father of Robert Peel the politician

Tortoiseshell kitten, standing, against white background

Playful tortoiseshell kitten

CAT - Britsih Shorthair, Calico - on hind legs
LA-2693 CAT - Britsih Shorthair, Calico - on hind legs Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

A Calico printing machine
5311720 A Calico printing machine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Calico printing machine. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting W.G. Taylor's power loom for weaving calico. The machine was awarded the prize medal at
5310964 An engraving depicting W.G. Taylor's power loom for weaving calico. The machine was awarded the prize medal at the 1862 Exhibition

Calico printing machines powered by belt and shafting through cog wheels from a central energy source (steam or water)
527933 Calico printing machines powered by belt and shafting through cog wheels from a central energy source (steam or water). Hand-coloured engraving, London, 1834.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Carotte du calicot, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Carotte du calicot, 19th century. Carrots - Calico carrot

Calico Quilt (Patchwork), c. 1942. Creator: Renee A. Monfalcone
Calico Quilt (Patchwork), c. 1942

Calico Prints, 1941. Creator: Ada Barnes
Calico Prints, 1941

Calico, c. 1936. Creator: Grace Halpin
Calico, c. 1936

Calico, c. 1936. Creator: Grace Halpin
Calico, c. 1936

Piece of Calico Patchwork, 1935/1942. Creator: Joseph L. Boyd
Piece of Calico Patchwork, 1935/1942

Printed Calico, c. 1937. Creator: Arelia Arbo
Printed Calico, c. 1937

The International Exhibition - cotton manufacture: machinery of Platt Brothers, Oldham, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition - cotton manufacture: machinery of Platt Brothers, Oldham, 1862. Fig. 3 the Lap-doubler; By this machine the slivers from the breaker carding-engine are formed into a

The International Exhibition - cotton manufacture: machinery of Platt Brothers, Oldham, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition - cotton manufacture: machinery of Platt Brothers, Oldham, 1862. Fig. 6 the Power-loom; Fig. 5. the Roving-machine. From "Illustrated London News", 1862

The International Exhibition - cotton manufacture: machinery of Platt Brothers, Oldham, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition - cotton manufacture: machinery of Platt Brothers, Oldham, 1862. Fig. 6 the Power-loom; Fig. 5. the Roving-machine. From "Illustrated London News", 1862

Calico kitten, 9 weeks

Tortoiseshell-tabby kitten, age 10 weeks, walking across

Tortoiseshell kitten and Blue British Shorthair kitten

Tortoiseshell kitten, standing, against white background

Life As A Tree, 18th Century Caption reads, "Darwin's evolutionary theory was to reinterpret the centuries old picture of life as a tree with many branches displaying the various species

Pages from a book of textile samples, annotated by hand with
One of two quarter-bound merchanting pattern books for the R. Dalglish Falconer Company Ltd of Manchester and Glasgow, put together between c.1887 and 1894

Calico - Oglala, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, between 1890 and 1910 Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Calico - Oglala, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, between 1890 and 1910

USA, Nevada, Gerlach. Black Rock Desert, Black Rock Springs, Distant Calico Mountains Date: 29-09-2021

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USA, Massachusetts, Greenfield. A calico cat poses in a flowerpot (PR) Date: 27/08/2009

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Longhair calico kitten in golden grass. Date: 31/01/2013

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Domestic Calico kitten peeking out under furniture. Date: 31/01/2013

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Italy, Trentino - Alto Adige, Bolzano province, Dolomites, Val di Funes. Date: 31/07/2007

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Calico cat indoors Date: 06-10-2019

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Calico cat indoors Date: 06-10-2019

Calico, c. 1936. Creator: Florence Stevenson
Calico, c. 1936

Glazed Chintz, c. 1937. Creator: Florence Stevenson
Glazed Chintz, c. 1937

Calico, c. 1941. Creator: Genevieve Sherlock
Calico, c. 1941

Sample of Calico, c. 1941. Creator: Genevieve Sherlock
Sample of Calico, c. 1941

Calico Print, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Ralph N. Morgan
Calico Print, 1935/1942

Calico, 1940. Creator: Marie Lutrell
Calico, 1940

Calico, 1938. Creator: Marie Lutrell
Calico, 1938

Printed Calico, 1938. Creator: Marie Lutrell
Printed Calico, 1938

Calico Printing Block, c. 1941. Creator: George File
Calico Printing Block, c. 1941

Block Printer at Work (engraving)
2800012 Block Printer at Work (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Block Printer at Work)

Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: with prices of furniture
2972977 Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: with prices of furniture, bedding c.1890-1900 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Fan, reverse, c. 1890-c. 1950 (cotton)
2972924 Fan, reverse, c.1890-c.1950 (cotton) by Japanese School; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; Japanese, out of copyright

Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: with prices of furniture
3084400 Page from William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue: with prices of furniture, bedding, &c, c.1890-1900 (litho) by English School, (19th century); 25x32 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home

Indian woman with European traders, Madras region, Ahmedabad (painted cotton)
XZL151531 Indian woman with European traders, Madras region, Ahmedabad (painted cotton) by Indian School, (17th century); Private Collection; Indian, out of copyright

Spinning cotton, a vegetable fibre of enormous use to man (b / w photo)
6008225 Spinning cotton, a vegetable fibre of enormous use to man (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spinning cotton)

Scene at a Lancashire calico bleaching and dyeing works
Scene at a calico bleaching and dyeing works in Dukinfield, Lancashire, showing washing by dash wheels. Date: 1843

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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.