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Collection Structure Poster collection >  Official OPA information. How to shop with ration tokens. New system saves time, trouble, manpower and paper. All red and blue stamps in War Ration Book 4 are worth 10 points each. Five blue stamps, become valid beginning Feb. 27: 8A, 8B, 8D, and 8E. Each stamp worth 10 pounds for processed foods...Rationing and price control mean a fair share at a fair price. [Verso:] Instructions for the mercha nt.
Item Title Official OPA information. How to shop with ration tokens. New system saves time, trouble, manpower and paper. All red and blue stamps in War Ration Book 4 are worth 10 points each. Five blue stamps, become valid beginning Feb. 27: 8A, 8B, 8D, and 8E. Each stamp worth 10 pounds for processed foods...Rationing and price control mean a fair share at a fair price. [Verso:] Instructions for the mercha nt.
Collection Title Poster collection
Issuing Body United States. Office of Price Administration
Date Created 1941/1945?
Description Drawings of woman with various ration stamps including drawing of her giving stamps to merchant. Double-sided.
Subject(s) Marketing (Home economics) Food prices Food question United States. Office of Price Administration United States Economic aspects World War, 1939-1945 Rationing, Consumer
Language(s) English
Country of Origin United States
Country of Origin United States
Dimensions Overall: 28 x 37 in. (71.1 x 94 cm)
Format Poster
Medium political posters
Color color
Color color
Hoover ID Poster US 7356
Record Number XX343.31660
Collection Guide https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/kt829015km
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