World War II Gasoline Rationing Sticker, Series "B," 1941-1945
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The amount of gasoline you received during World War II depended on whether your job was essential to the war effort. Drivers received a windshield sticker and ration coupons for gasoline. Essential war workers received "B" stickers, like this one, allowing them up to eight gallons of gasoline a week.
The amount of gasoline you received during World War II depended on whether your job was essential to the war effort. Drivers received a windshield sticker and ration coupons for gasoline. Essential war workers received "B" stickers, like this one, allowing them up to eight gallons of gasoline a week.
Artifact
Sticker
Date Made
1941-1945
Subject Date
1941-1945
Creators
United States. Office of Price Administration
Creator Notes
Probably issued by the United States Office of Price Administration
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
87.135.949
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Automobile Club of Michigan.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Adhesive
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Green
Dimensions
Height: 3.125 in
Width: 2.5 in
Inscriptions
In center of sticker: B
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