A B.P.O. ELKS from the 1910 S17 set, card #S17.
Graded by Mint Condition: 8
This antique tobacco silk is in extraordinary condition. Despite being over a century old, the fabric remains bright and well-centered, with only the expected minor fraying at the edges and corners preventing a perfect score.
Centering: 9 / 10
Front: The embroidery is centered well, with a very slight shift toward the right and top edges. Back: The reverse alignment mirrors the front, showing professional factory execution.
Corners: 8 / 10
Front: All four corners show light fraying of the fabric edges, which is typical for a textile item of this age. Back: The corners on the reverse side show consistent minor fiber separation along the edges.
Edges: 9 / 10
Front: The edges are remarkably straight for a silk, with only minimal loose threading visible. Back: The edges on the reverse are clean and show no significant snagging or damage.
Surface: 9 / 10
Front: The silk surface is vibrant and free of stains or foxing, with the embroidered details remaining sharp and intact. Back: The back shows the expected loose threads from the embroidery process but the base silk remains clean and undamaged.
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