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Ration Book, between 1940-1945

 Item
Identifier: B173.01.0007.00004

Abstract

A World War II brown leather ration book wallet with ''RATION BOOK'' embossed on front in gold colored print. The larger section and the change section each have a tan metal button. The ration book was used to hold ration stamps for items that were scarce during World War II, such as gasoline, sugar, meat, clothing and coffee. Originally belonged to Robert Lazar Miller.

Dates

  • between 1940-1945

Rights and Usage Statement

This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s). http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-EDU/1.0/

Extent

1 Items (ration book)

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Miller Stein Family Objects, Artwork, and Other Material.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Fair Leather

Provenance

Originally belonged to Robert Lazar Miller.

General

Title supplied by archivist.

Inscription and Marks

Embossed on front: ''Ration Book''

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

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