Wikipedia 'talon slide fastener' says it was invented in 1916 and was marketed for galoshes, tobacco pouches and children's clothing by the 1930's. There is a nice flash animation of a zip on the page.
1920-1930
The first zippers, dating back to about 1913, were used for fastening boots and shoes. Zippers were not used on clothing until the 1930's.
They were called zippers they were rubber boots
The zippers are on the back.
Zippers
Zippers don't have a 'hand'.
No. Pull ons. Zippers rust.
There were 11 zippers on the jacket
Squirrel Nut Zippers was created in 1993.
You don't have to replace zippers like you have to replace buttons
Some advantages of zippers are they are quick and easy to use. Zippers are great for covering things that don't need to be seen. They help enclose object as well.
No