Point-value Rationing

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20055634

Description

Mrs. J. D. DuPree is examining a shelf of dried pinto beans at a grocery store, which cost 12 cents per pound and require eight ration points. A sign on the shelf reads, "Ration Item Not For Sale This Week." Mrs. DuPree is looking at the camera and smiling. She is wearing a long coat with a dark dress underneath.

Archival Date

1943-02-26

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1708

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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License

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Subjects

DuPree, J. D. (Mrs.); Coats; Food rationing; Grocery stores; Dresses; Beans; Consumer rationing