Vintage Rose Bowl Football Game Ticket

This item is a printed paper ticket measuring approximately standard ticket proportions, featuring green and red typography and illustrations on a light beige or off-white paper stock. The owner-supplied attribution notes that this is from the 1942 Rose Bowl Football game, which was moved to the East Coast due to WWII; however, this claim remains unverified by physical inspection. The ticket features prominent green text at the top reading 'ROSE BOWL FOOTBALL GAME', with subtext indicating the date and location as '2:00 P.M., THURSDAY, JAN. 1, 1942' and 'DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA DUKE STADIUM'. A central illustration depicts an aerial view of a stadium flanked by pine tree motifs. Additional text on the main body reads 'Enter EAST Gate' and 'Transferred for this year to Durham, North Carolina, from the Pasadena Rose Bowl, in California'. The right-hand stub section is outlined in red and displays 'E A S T', along with seating details including 'Sec. 10', 'Row FF', 'Seat 4', and pricing information totaling '$4.40'. The visible condition appears consistent with fair to good condition, showing minor edge softening, potential toning, and slight surface wear appropriate for vintage paper memorabilia. The identification rests entirely on the legible printed text and iconography visible on the face of the paper, reflecting a style consistent with mid-20th-century event ticketing.

Based on what I can see in the provided image, this item is a printed paper ticket featuring typography and iconography consistent with mid-20th-century event memorabilia. Per user submission, the owner identifies this as a ticket from the 1942 Rose Bowl Football game, which was moved to Duke Stadium in Durham, North Carolina, due to WWII. The visible text supports this subject matter, displaying relevant event details, stadium locations, and pricing information. The item appears to be in fair to good condition, showing minor edge softening and potential toning appropriate for vintage paper. However, I cannot verify from a photo whether the paper stock and printing methods withstand physical scrutiny, and I would need physical inspection to confirm material integrity. My value estimate of $150 to $300 assumes the owner's claim is correct regarding its historical association. Market demand for unique World War II home-front sports ephemera remains steady among niche collectors, influencing the potential value range for comparable pieces of this type. If physical inspection reveals this piece to be a modern reproduction, replica, copy, or facsimile rather than period-appropriate ephemera, the value would drop significantly to a nominal range of $10 to $25. To support the assumed attribution and valuation, what would be needed to confirm authenticity includes an in-person examination by a paper ephemera specialist, verification of period-correct printing techniques, and a thorough assessment of provenance documentation.