Hanging pocket for ration tickets

Textile

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Name/Title

Hanging pocket for ration tickets

Entry/Object ID

2025.8.4

Description

Triangular hanging made with natural linen backing and blue cotton trim. Embroidered near the apex is "TICKETS," with three pockets along bottom edge labeled "BREAD," "MILK," and "ICE."

Textile Type

Wall Hanging

Use

Used to hold ration tickets, likely during World War II.

Category

Homeware

Acquisition

Accession

2025.8

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1942 - circa 1945

Time Period

Mid-20th Century

Place

Continent

North America

Textile Details

Textile Shape

Triangular

Lexicon

Getty AAT

Concept

wall hangings

Search Terms

pockets

Material

Linen, Cotton, Embroidery Floss