Rijks-Distributiekaart (food coupon)
Object numberM2008/040:011
TitleRijks-Distributiekaart (food coupon)
DescriptionPartial sheet of 13 remaining food coupons, in Dutch, that were used in the Netherlands during WWII. This sheet originally contained 26 numbered coupons that were to be used by an individual household. The sheet is titled "Rijks-Distributiekaart" (National distribution card) and is stamped to be used in Dordrecht. Each coupon has the words "Der Koninkrijk Nederlanden" repeated in green in the background and the sheet has a space for the owner to fill in their name and address, which has been left blank. The sheet belonged to the Frumau family, Dutch Catholics who lived in Dordrecht, Netherlands. The Frumau family helped Jews in South Holland during the war.
Production placeNetherlands
Production date 1940 - 1945
Subjectfood supply, food and eating, rationing, rations, Occupation
Object namecoupons
Materialpaper
Dimensions
- width: 129.00 mm
height: 112.00 mm
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Thea Van Gastel