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History Trivia

Gideon Sundback patented what clothes fastener in 1914?

on Nov 5, 2024

Published in History Trivia

Velcro
Eyelet
Zipper
Button Fly

Zipper. Before the zipper, clothes had to be fastened with buttons, laces or hook-and-eye closures.

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