Shoe gauge

Production date
1928
 Description
Wooden shoe gauge for measuring feet. The gauge unfolds and then has a wooden prong at either end of the ruler. The prong at the end of the ruler sits on a metal plate, allowing it to slide up and down to measure the length of a foot. Shoes sizes marked on the inside of the gauge. Ruler in inches marked along the back of the gauge.
 See full details

Object detail

Production date
1928
Production period
1920s
Subject person
Classification
Merchandising/T&E For Materials
Credit line
This shoe gauge was used by Marge Bithell when she worked at Hannah's shoe shop in 1928. Marge was an assistant shop sales person and she used the gauge to measure people's feet to determine their shoe size.
Accession number
PA2018.027
Collection type
Social History
Material
Wood
Metal

Share

My shortlist

Subject place

Subject

Explore other objects by colour

Public comments

Be the first to comment on this object record.

Google reCaptchaThis site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.