What's with Silks s74s?

[GrayGhost]

Nice group Leon. One thing also is the ones complete with intact backs always seem to command a premium, as most I've encountered don't have them.

Fun set and I wish the OP good luck on his collecting.

[GregMitch34]

Yes, the backs confuse. What's with the "Turkey Red" ID on fronts but no backs? Did they ever have backs? The ones Leon posts with Turkey Red backs don't have that line on front, and the ones with the line don't have to ad on back...

[Leon]

Originally Posted by GregMitch34

Yes, the backs confuse. What's with the "Turkey Red" ID on fronts but no backs? Did they ever have backs? The ones Leon posts with Turkey Red backs don't have that line on front, and the ones with the line don't have to ad on back...

The colored ones had their districts and mfg markings on the front as they didn't come with the paper backs. When you find a white one without mfg printing on front or a paper back, you have part of a card. It was a paper backed card that has lost it's paper (most often this is the case).

The ones with mfg and district printing on front never had backs.

[GregMitch34]

thanks, very helpful

[ValKehl]

Greg, these silks are often found with stitch marks from having been sewn into pillow cases or whatevers - such is the case with these WaJos:

[Chris-Counts]

Here's an assemblage of silks I picked up a year or so ago. Regardless of demand, I really like them ...