Re: st-digest V2001 #18

[Matt Knowles <matt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>The reason the zipper is backwards on European clothing goes back to a time
>when a gentleman could undo his blouse or tunic with his left hand and draw
>his sword with his right hand.

I doubt people were still using swords when the zipper was invented, but it
makes for a good story. Still not sure why one would be undressing if his
life were in danger.

Matt Knowles - matt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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