Working History — 1947
Wardrobe
With the onset of World War II, furniture became rationed. The government introduced the Utility Scheme for Furniture in 1943 to ensure a supply of good-quality furniture at controlled prices. It was available only to newlyweds and those who had been bombed out of their homes, and could only be bought using ration coupons. Catalogues were published showing just 20 standard designs of simple, functional, solidly constructed domestic furniture. This wardrobe was used in a London home. The Utility Scheme came to an end on 21 January 1953.
- Category:
- Working History
- Object ID:
- 83.75/1
- Object name:
- wardrobe
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- A. Younger Ltd
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- Production date:
- 1947
- Material:
wood
- Measurements/duration:
- H 1860 mm, W 1215 mm, D 550 mm
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
- —
- Creative commons usage:
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