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Mousetoescamper

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11. They aren't of much market value, but they are treasures nonetheless

Reply to Diamond_Dog (Reply #10)

Thu Feb 8, 2024, 11:49 AM

Feb 2024

The items aren't by any means rare. They're value is in the story they tell of my grandmother's personal history and its connection to our collective history. The objects have endured for 80+ years but their stories are falling by the wayside.

I'd love to have my grandmother's ration booklet. Your sister has a rare treasure.

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Three little keepsakes from the time of FDR and World War II [View all] Mousetoescamper Feb 2024 OP

like . AllaN01Bear Feb 2024 #1

Fantastic 3auld6phart Feb 2024 #2

Thanks! Mousetoescamper Feb 2024 #5

Those are just wonderful treasures, my dear Mousetoescamper! CaliforniaPeggy Feb 2024 #3

Thanks and you're welcome! Mousetoescamper Feb 2024 #6

There were tokens and also stamps. Gas was also rationed and you got a sticker for your windshield for 3Hotdogs Feb 2024 #4

Very cool! Rhiannon12866 Feb 2024 #7

Thanks! I have a McGovern/Shriver '72 button that I got while working for Mousetoescamper Feb 2024 #8

Wow! That is extremely cool! Rhiannon12866 Feb 2024 #9

Those things are totally cool. Such treasures! Diamond_Dog Feb 2024 #10

They aren't of much market value, but they are treasures nonetheless Mousetoescamper Feb 2024 #11