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Tag-fast′en-er.

A means of attaching a mark, tag, or label, to a bale, package, or other object or merchandise.

Fig. 6164 shows a number of different kinds.

a b are bent hooks, with barbs or catches to prevent retraction.

c d e are wire clasps.

f is another form of clasp, with a metallic tag, in which the end of the bow locks.

g h k are tied or riveted.

i j are two views of a plate which perforates and locks upon a tag.

l is an eye with riveting-spurs.

Tag-fasteners.

m n o p are arrow-shaped spikes to be driven into a cotton or hay bale to hold the direction-tag.

q r s t u v are tags of various kinds.

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