Jim Carter might still have his 47-55 seat upholstery colors incorrectly listed.
The solid brown was used 47-52.
I think that solid maroon was used in 1953.
Maroon sides and gray top seat-top/back panels were used in 54/55st.
JC also sells the same size covers for all A-D years, but, it seems the dimensions changed sometime during 47-55. JC's sizing was small on my 1954 spring-sets..
JC kindly let me contact his upholstery shop - she then made correct-size two-tone covers for me.
My guess is the same as Ron's regarding the white border most likely having been put on by Lou's upholstery installer. That border would not be needed if the original barrel clips were used, instead of more common hog rings (hog rings are easier to install AND MUCH easier to remove).
