Individual Beer Ration Coupon Book No. 641767
DimensionsOverall: 6.5 x 14 cm
Credit LineGift of Mr. Ben Fisher, 1984.
Object number1984.028.013
Label TextThe Canadian government instituted rationing during the Second World War. It wanted to ensure enough supplies for both civilian and military use. In addition to food stuffs such as meat, sugar, tea, coffee, and butter, the government also rationed gasoline and alcohol. For most civilians, rationing was a nuisance rather than a hardship.
NameBook, Ration
c. 1944
c. 1944
1945 - 1946
1939 - 1945
Lawson and Jones, Limited