Permits delivery of one A unit

Item Info

Title:
Permits delivery of one A unit
Date:
1942
Creator:
United States. Office of Price Administration
Description:
Gasoline rationing coupon booklet for classification A. The booklet came with 6 pages of 8 coupons each. The no. 6 on this example indicates that it was for the 6th two-month period of the year in which it was issued. The A classification was for passenger cars and designated for basic use. The number of gallons in a unit could vary. Motivational statements: "Buy United States War Bonds and Stamps." "Conserve gasoline and tires. Careful upkeep and common-sense driving will increase your gasoline mileage and lengthen the life of your car." Background paper contains stylized Great Seal and the phrase "U.S. Government Ration" in blue ink.
Subject:
Format:
ration coupons
Language:
English
Extent:
10.4648 cm x 5.3975 cm (4.12" x 2.125")
Digital Collection:
Ration Coupons on the Home Front, 1942-1945
Source Collection:
World War II ration coupon collection, 1942-1946
Rights:
Free Re-Use
No Copyright - United States
Identifier:
  • 01121ff51bea03d643dda7e3c2fcab19
  • wwiirationcoupons
  • duke:2794
  • hfccp01049
  • ark:/87924/r3zp3w95q
  • 40396353-4d43-4220-a620-3aad80a63af2
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