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Rationing Coupon; STMEA:1998-46.17.5
Rationing Coupon; STMEA:1998-46.17.5

Name/TitleRationing Coupon

About this objectOne Rationing Coupon issued by the Ministry of Food under the feeding stuffs (rationing) order 1949. Constituting a trader buying permit and issued in July 1953. This coupon is for Wheat by products.

Period1950s

Medium and Materialspaper

Inscription and MarksRubber stamped in red on the back "Quinton & Sons Ltd Needham Market".

Measurementslength: 139mm
width: 85mm

Object Typecoupon

Object numberSTMEA:1998-46.17.5

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)

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