View Full Version : Why are 1911 S81's called "silks?"
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03-04-2006, 12:54 PM
Posted By: <b>David</b><p>Hello, just wondering why these beauties are called, "silks." Thanks to anyone's input and/or comments!<img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>
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03-04-2006, 01:19 PM
Posted By: <b>Keith O'Leary</b><p><P>Is this a trick question? I'm skeered to answer for fear of being laffed at <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>.</P><P> </P>
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03-04-2006, 01:22 PM
Posted By: <b>Zach Rice</b><p>I thought the same thing Keith <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14> They were produced on silk fabric.
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03-04-2006, 02:08 PM
Posted By: <b>Donald Miller</b><p> They are not to be confused with the S81A which is made from a "sows ear". S81 cannot be made into a S81A!!!!!!!!!<br /><br />Sorry all, I just could'nt resist!!!!<br /><br />Don
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03-04-2006, 02:31 PM
Posted By: <b>andy becker</b><p>i'm a bit afraid of being laughed at too....but here goes..<br /><br />silks (s81, s74-1, and s74-2) were made of fabric and were intended to be sewn together to form a blanket, pillowcase, or other home decor items.<br /><br />i suppose technically they should be called satins instead of silks....<br /><br />next question....can anyone tell me why L-1's are called leathers? <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>
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03-05-2006, 12:43 PM
Posted By: <b>Frank Wakefield</b><p>Were the sow's ear cards issued with backs??