100 Objects #11: Brannock Device
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The Brannock Device arrived in 1925 as a metal contraption that transformed how feet are measured. Ninety-nine Percent Invisible reports that more than a century later, it's barely changed—a remarkable durability of design. The device also played a role outfitting sailors during World War Two. The story is part of the podcast's new series examining American history through one hundred significant objects.
Source: https://99percentinvisible.org/?p=48280
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