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Ration book
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36519
Title
Food ration book issued in Edinburgh to Mr Harold Smart of Portobello
Description
Ration book issued by the Edinburgh Food Office on 1 November 1918 to Harold B. Smart of Windsor Place, Portobello. Printed in red on white paper with a stapled spine. Contains food coupons and stamps of local food suppliers.
Date
1918
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Book
Location
Museum of Edinburgh
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EF11049/2/2005
Food rationing was introduced in Britain in 1918. Farms and factories were under-staffed as men signed up to serve, and remaining labour supplies were focused on the war effort. Imports were affected by German submarines attacking British ships, and as food became scarce, prices rose dramatically. The Government stepped in to ensure fair shares and fair prices for everyone.
Each person was issued with a set of coupons. these could only be used at a proscribed rate and with a set list of suppliers (chosen by the book's owner). Money had to be exchanged for goods in addition to coupons.
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