Calico Collectibles

06/14/2026

Calico Collectibles is proudly decked out in observance of Flag Day and would like to share some flag history.

According to legend, in 1776, George Washington commissioned Philadelphia seamstress Betsy Ross to create a flag for the new nation. Scholars, however, credit the flag’s design to Francis Hopkinson, who also designed the Great Seal and first coin of the United States. Even so, Ross most likely met Washington and certainly sewed early American flags in her family’s Philadelphia upholstery shop. To date, there have been twenty-seven official versions of the flag, but the arrangement of the stars varied according to the flag-makers’ preferences until 1912 when President Taft standardized the then-new flag’s forty-eight stars into six rows of eight. The forty-nine-star flag (1959-60), as well as the fifty-star flag, also have standardized star patterns. The current version of the flag dates to July 4, 1960, after Hawaii became the fiftieth state on August 21, 1959.

On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress approved the design of a national flag. Since 1916, when President Woodrow Wilson issued a presidential proclamation establishing a national Flag Day on June 14, Americans have commemorated the adoption of the Stars and Stripes in many ways–displaying the flag in the front of their homes, parades, and other patriotic observances. Prior to 1916, many localities and a few states had been celebrating the day for years. Congressional legislation designating that date as the national Flag Day was signed into law by President Harry Truman in 1949; the legislation also called upon the president to issue a Flag Day proclamation every year.

06/12/2026

Hey all you fishermen and women out there! Calico Collectibles has a booth full of rods and reels, all 20% of for the month of June! Come and get em!!! Main Street Calico Rock, AR! Open 10-4 Tue-Sat!

06/11/2026

✨ The Beauty of Wood, Everywhere You Look ✨

There’s something timeless about wood — the grain, the wear, the quiet history held in every mark. From hand-carved figures and sculptural art to mirrors, instruments, furniture, and folk pieces, the stores are filled with natural beauty you can feel.

Each piece is unique. No two grains alike. No two stories the same. Some polished smooth by time, others rugged and raw — all bringing warmth, character, and soul to any space.

Two stores, FULLof texture, craftsmanship, and collected charm, where old wood finds new life.

📍 Calico Collectibles
108 & 114 Main Street, Calico Rock, AR
🕰️ Tuesday–Saturday 10–4

Come wander. Slow down. Let the wood speak.

06/05/2026

Let’s talk about IRONSTONE for a minute. Ironstone is a material not a maker. Many ironstone pieces are not marked ironstone but it doesn’t make them any less real. Ironstone was created to be a more affordable option than porcelain. It was also a much stronger heavier material. The reason why we see so many ironstone pieces that have made it through the years is because it was so much more durable.
Ironstone was not just made in England as some people believe.
There are several makers who used ironstone as a material.
It was originally developed in 1800 in England and was patented in 1813. Around the 1840s, the white and cream color ironstone became more prominent. The process by which ironstone was made created many flaws in the pieces in the beginning which were easily covered by the patterns that they used. As the process became more streamline they were able to produce pieces with less flaws, and those heavy patterns were no longer needed.
The holy Grail, for an ironstone collector is usually a cake pedestal/stand, or a soup tureen.
I hope this helps you to better understand the history of Ironstone. Some people are searching for pure white with no chips, cracks or crazing, while others search for pieces with lots of history and consider the more staining and crazing the better!!! Come shop Calico Collectibles today where Ironstone can be found throughout two stores.

06/05/2026

Vintage ad - Fenton 1960’s with swing vase process.

Do you have any of these?

06/03/2026

Reprint of a 1913 Five and Dime Katalog - has been fun finding merchandise in our store today exactly like what they had for sale in 1913. It’s been like a treasure hunt

06/01/2026

🌟 DID YOU KNOW?® 🌟
(EDUCATIONAL POST) as shared by The Vintage Shack

Origins of Marble Glass aka Slag Glass

Long before today’s collectors called it “slag glass,” one of America’s earliest producers of marble milk glass was Challinor, Taylor & Co. of Tarentum, Pennsylvania during the 1870s and 1880s!

Originally marketed as Mosaic Glass, this stunning Victorian art glass was created by blending opaque white milk glass with colorful molten glass, producing beautiful swirls of purple, blue, green, amber, brown, and white. Since every batch mixed differently, no two pieces were exactly alike.

As the popularity of marble glass grew, other American glass companies began producing their own versions, including:

🔹 Akro Agate Company (1910s–1950s) – Famous for children’s dishes, lamp bases, planters, and decorative wares in colorful slag combinations.

🔹 Westmoreland Glass Company (1890–1984) – Produced a variety of marbleized and slag glass novelty items and decorative pieces.

🔹 Imperial Glass Company (1901–1984) – Known for producing colorful slag glass animals, novelty pieces, and decorative wares.

🔹 Boyd Glass Company (1978–2014) – Revived interest in slag glass with collectible animal figurines, shoes, bells, and covered dishes.

🔹 Mosser Glass (1971–Present) – Continues the tradition today, producing highly collectible contemporary slag glass in a variety of colors and patterns.

🔹 Fenton Art Glass (1905–2011) – Produced limited marbleized and slag-style pieces throughout its history, particularly in special runs and later collector editions.

Interestingly, marble glass has been known by several names over the years:
✨ Slag Glass
✨ Mosaic Glass
✨ Agate Glass
✨ Marble Glass
✨ Onyx Glass

Today, collectors seek everything from Victorian tableware to Akro Agate children’s dishes and modern Mosser pieces. The most desirable examples often feature dramatic color contrasts and bold swirling patterns.

💡 The next time you spot a swirled glass piece at an antique mall or thrift store, take a closer look—you may be holding a piece of glassmaking history that spans nearly 150 years!

Do you collect Victorian slag glass, Akro Agate, Boyd, Mosser, or another favorite maker? Share your treasures below!

05/30/2026

Strolling Main Street Calico Rock under the almost-full moon, shines a little different light on town. It’s stunning any time of day or night!!

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

Calico Collectibles is MORE than just an antique store. Lose yourself in the atmosphere at Calico Collectibles on this rainy day. Vintage - Antiques - Collectibles - a haven of calm and coziness - a journey back in time - breathing NEW life into pieces of our past.

If you are near Calico Rock, you have several destinations to explore both in town and just a short drive away in the surrounding area.

Calico Collectibles open Tuesday - Saturday, 10am-4pm.