Dordrecht Textile Ration Card (WWII)

Netherlands · 1940 · Textile points

A rectangular ration card issued by the Municipality of Dordrecht during World War II, specifically for women and girls aged 15 and older. It features sections for recording textile points, serving as a means to control the distribution of scarce clothing materials.

Issued in the Netherlands during the German occupation in World War II (1940-1941), this textile card was part of a comprehensive rationing system. It ensured equitable, albeit limited, access to essential goods like clothing for the civilian population amidst severe wartime shortages.