World War II Gasoline Rationing Sticker, Series "B," 1941-1945

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Artifact Overview

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 Details

Artifact

Sticker

Date Made

1941-1945

Subject Date

1941-1945

Creator Notes

Probably issued by the United States Office of Price Administration

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