April 29, 1913: Zipper Patented

 zipper’s teeth making their way through slider — fascinating indeed

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The Original Zipper


Click on these URLs for information about the zipper and its history:

http://inventors.about.com/library/weekly/aa082497.htm

http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/zipper.htm

https://www.andreaschewedesign.com/blog/in-praise-of-the-zipper