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Indeed, in Florence and Venice two different braccia were used for different purposes.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

In all, from the level of the ground to the head of the Fame, the height, as has been related, was twenty-eight braccia.

From Lives of the Most Eminent Painters, Sculptors and Architects Vol. IX (of 10) Michelagnolo to the Flemings by Vasari, Giorgio

These figures, eight braccia in height, stand one on either side of the gate that leads into the wood, and they were held to be reasonably beautiful.

From Lives of the most Eminent Painters Sculptors and Architects Vol 07 (of 10) Tribolo to Il Sodoma by Vasari, Giorgio