RATIONS.

Posted on December 15, 2009
Filed Under 1940s, Color, Foods, Graphics, War

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WWII government rations. Glorious modern typography in depressing times.

During World War II, the United States government instituted mandatory rationing of many items, including fuel, gasoline, food, tires, cars, stoves, and footware. Rationing created a bureaucratic papertrail in various formats, which included coupons, booklets, certificates, and stamps.

via Duke University

Comments

One Response to “RATIONS.”

  1. liza
    on May 24th, 2011 at 9:01 pm

    Gorgeous. I think we should go to a rationing economy now. Why not?
    I’ve reblogged and linked this. thanks. as always. Liza

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