1928 - Amsterdam
Female athletes become fully involved
Amsterdam in 1928 was the first Games where colour began to play a part in ticket design. Nearly 30 years before Melbourne in 1956, different coloured tickets were utilised to illustrate the days of the events.
As the higher resolution scans later on this page show, the design of these tickets was incredibly elaborate. Whilst in part this was aesthetic, to provide a complex and beautiful design, security was also a key element. The intention was to make the designs so elaborate that the tickets would be difficult to forge. The use of the different colours was, very cleverly, a misdirection to potential forgers upon the differences between the tickets of different days. Those seeking to copy the tickets would believe this to be the only element to change for each day, however that elaborate background design was in fact altered in small areas on a daily basis. Staff checking the tickets would take care to check these hidden areas on each day. Forgers would have their work cut out inspecting the tickets in minute detail to ensure that their copies were correct.
As the higher resolution scans later on this page show, the design of these tickets was incredibly elaborate. Whilst in part this was aesthetic, to provide a complex and beautiful design, security was also a key element. The intention was to make the designs so elaborate that the tickets would be difficult to forge. The use of the different colours was, very cleverly, a misdirection to potential forgers upon the differences between the tickets of different days. Those seeking to copy the tickets would believe this to be the only element to change for each day, however that elaborate background design was in fact altered in small areas on a daily basis. Staff checking the tickets would take care to check these hidden areas on each day. Forgers would have their work cut out inspecting the tickets in minute detail to ensure that their copies were correct.
Standard ticket
Stannplaatsen = Standing room
Marathon tribune = Marathon stand
Zuidelijke tribune = South stand
Zijvak = Side entrance?
Toegangspijs = Admission
Met belasting = With tax
Dit biljet op aanvraag vertoonen = Exhibit this ticket on request
Marathon tribune = Marathon stand
Zuidelijke tribune = South stand
Zijvak = Side entrance?
Toegangspijs = Admission
Met belasting = With tax
Dit biljet op aanvraag vertoonen = Exhibit this ticket on request
The rear of the ticket loosely translates as:
The Netherland Olympic Committee draws to the attention of the visitors that no liability is accepted for damage to visitors, their persons or property during the Games within or upon the land of any sports stadium.
It is prohibited in the areas where the Olympic Games are being held to take photographs or make cinematographic recordings.
The value and benefits of this ticket will expire unconditionally for the holder, if they are located in any of the above areas in possession of photographic or cinematographic apparatus.
The Netherland Olympic Committee draws to the attention of the visitors that no liability is accepted for damage to visitors, their persons or property during the Games within or upon the land of any sports stadium.
It is prohibited in the areas where the Olympic Games are being held to take photographs or make cinematographic recordings.
The value and benefits of this ticket will expire unconditionally for the holder, if they are located in any of the above areas in possession of photographic or cinematographic apparatus.
Series ticket
The series ticket had the appearance of a small booklet, with the second image showing the double width display upon opening. A different shaped hole punch would then be used on each day of the Games to register entry. You will see the dates which run along the top and bottom of the page.
The text on the back of the series pass matches that identified above, stated upon the rear of the standard ticket.
Honour Box
Toegangskaart recht gevende tot een zitplaats op Stadion Eere-Tribune Loge = Access card for seat on Stadium Grandstand Box
Geldig op alle terreinen (Officieele Tribune) = Valid in all areas (Official Stand)
Close-up scans
