Talon Plasti-Zip Fastener

zipper

CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES - PERSONAL GEAR
Talon
circa 1945
plastic; metal; paper
overall: 12 1/4 x 1 in.

Sample Plasti-Zip Fastener used by Hans Morner on Morner's Lifesaving Suit. Attached tag reads 'Talon / Plasti-Zip / Fastener / self healing / dust proof / water resistant' over illustration of zipper opening to yellow background; reverse reads 'Talon / Plasti-Zip* / FASTENER / NEW! SMOOTH! NEAT! / THE TALON "PLASTI-ZIP" FASTENER IS THE NEWEST DEVELOPMENT IN PLASTIC ZIPPERS. / MANUFACTURED TO SAME HIGH QUALITY STANDARDS OF THE WORLD FAMOUS TALON ZIPPER, THE TALON "PLASTI-ZIP" FASTENER IS TOPS IN DEPENDABILITY AND PERFORMANCE. / THE TALON "PLASTI-ZIP" FASTENER OFFERS THIS ADDED FEATURE - / If fastener ever opens behind slider simply move slider over opened area and rezip fastener in usual manner. / *TRADE MARK / Manufactured under following U.S. patents: 2,306,488, 2,355,816. / Other patents pending. Overall good condition. Overall: 12 1/4 x 1 in.

2024.20.45