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Ration books

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

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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