Brooksie
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Alan Eardley said:I read lots of exciting books about the history of zippers - in fact there is rarely one absent from my bedside table.
In my opinion, by far the best (although perhaps a little biased) is:
Brown, S. Rd. (1963) Talon Inc.; A Romance of Achievement. Rand McNally, Chicago, Ill.
This riveting tome describes the history of the Hookless Fastner Co (which became the Talon company) from the Hookless #1 (of 1912, which failed in practice) to the first success in 1913 (Hookless #2). The book ends with the epic Talon 42 Little Zipper of the early 1960s. A classic.
Even the little-known link with Lightning Fasteners of Birmingham, England is discussed!
I am thoroughly enjoying this thread because for well over 20 years or more (ever since I have had my first vintage outfit) I have an almost obsessive need to know what era certain articles of clothing are from, I am always asking my parents how old is this thing? So any little bit of info that I get always helps. Only the people from this forum or like minded individuals can truly appreciate what has been stated above, anyone else on the outside looking in would consider us just a bunch of nerds.
Brooksie