Ration Book - 1946-47

Name/Title

Ration Book - 1946-47

Entry/Object ID

2025x.06.07

Description

Paper ration booklet belonging to Lt-Col E.D. Magnus. Made and distributed by the Ministry of Food (UK). The front page is beige and has E.D. Magnus' information on the front. The booklet has a paperclip holding it together as there are some loose coupons inside. The booklet has been well used.

Use

This artefact was used by Lt-Col Magnus while he lived in the UK on active service. It was used to purchase foods such as meats, eggs, bacon, cheese and sugars.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Ministry of Food, UK

Date made

1946 - 1947

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription, Signature

Location

Front page

Transcription

MAGNUS / E.D. / CMB / 2262455 / 76 PRIMROSE MANSIONS, PRINCE OF WALES DRIVE, LONDON, S.W.11

Language

English

Material/Technique

Ink

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Book, Ration

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Coupon, Ration

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Coupon

Nomenclature Class

Exchange Media

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Magnus, Ernest Daniel