Name/Title
War Ration stamp books of the Martin family, c. 1942-1945Entry/Object ID
2017.11.18Description
Acc. No. 17.11.18 A through N
Subject Category: World War II
Date or Period: circa 1942-1945
Object: Ration Stamp Books
Description: War Ration Stamp Books, with varying numbers of stamps retained, which have information blanks with names, addresses, ages, etc., filled out by hand and rubber stamped. The Book One (B-E) copies are encased in an original tan glossy plasticized cardboard cover (A). For the Book Two issues (F-H) the OPA (Office of Price Administration) adhesive stamp is affixed to the front covers. Also included are 8 red 1 point ration tokens (no letter).
Size: L-4” x W-5 3/4”
History of Object: Ration Stamp Books used by Nancy, Shirley, Wenonah, and Charles Martin; One (B-E): all 4 family members; Two (F-H): Charles, Nancy, Shirley; Three (I-K) and Four (L-N): Wenonah, Charles, Shirley.
Acquired from: Estate of Nancy Martin
Date: 03/08/2017
