Redondo Sea Hawks vs El Segundo Eagles Official Program
Print Ephemera (Sports Program) • Lonnie Tiddell (signed 'Lonnie Tiddell' in lower left)
Style & Movement
American Pin-up Illustration / Mid-century Americana
Medium & Technique
Color offset lithography on paper
Creation Period
Mid-20th Century, circa 1940s-1950s (Friday, November 11 dated)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 8.5 x 11 inches; vertical portrait format
Subject Description
A dynamic depiction of a blonde cheerleader or fan jumping in celebration with arms raised, positioned in front of a sideline view of football players on a bench watching an active game. The composition uses a low-angle perspective to emphasize the height of the jump and the energy of the event.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good; the colors remain vibrant with minimal evidence of foxing or significant creasing typical for paper ephemeral items of this age.
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $150 USD
Auction Estimate
$40 - $100 USD
Provenance History
Likely sourced from a local California estate or school archive; represents local high school sports history for Redondo Union High School and El Segundo High School.
Art Historical Significance
Illustrates the intersection of commercial pin-up art and local community sports culture in post-war America. Lonnie Tiddell was a known commercial illustrator of this era whose work captured the idealized 'All-American' aesthetic.
Notable Features
Features the signature of Lonnie Tiddell; contains specific local historical data including the price (10 cents) and the venue/date information.
Condition Issues
Slight yellowing of the paper edges consistent with age; minor edge wear and potential small stress lines along the spine/fold.
Conservation Recommendations
Store in an acid-free, archival-quality sleeve with a backing board. Keep away from direct UV light to prevent fading of the lithographic inks.