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RITZ shoe sizer

Until the invention of the Brannock sizer in 1925, this simple length gauge was the standard device for measuring shoe buyers’ feet. However, its poor suitability for measuring width made it weak competition against the Brannock design, and today the latter is an international standard. 
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  • Home
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    • Corona Virus Update
    • Hours and Directions
    • Museum Store
    • Shop
  • Education/Programs
    • Ed Kinney Series: An Evening With...
    • Free Walking Tours
    • A Discussion With...
    • Student Programs
    • Scout Programs
    • Family Programs
    • Adult Programs
  • Exhibits/Collections
    • Exhibits >
      • Imagination Expressed 2023
      • Water/Ways Video Tour
      • Growing Pleasanton
      • Brickworks
      • What in the World
    • History of Pleasanton
    • Video - Museum on Main Moments
    • Collections
    • Research >
      • Newspaper Research
    • Photographs
    • Things to Donate?
  • Events
    • Ghost Walk
    • Wines & Valentines
    • Amador Centennial Reception
  • Join/Donate
    • Membership
    • Donate
    • Volunteer
    • Living History Program
  • About
    • Mission & History
    • The Values of History
    • EDI Statement
    • Board of Directors & Staff
    • Administrative Documents
    • Contact
  • Facility Rentals
  • Blog