Cover of Look Magazine from August 17, 1937 featuring Kay Stammers playing tennis, highlighting her prominence as a leading athlete.
Inside page of Look Magazine August 17, 1937 announcing that over 1,300,000 people are now buying each issue, discussing the magazine's expansion.
Feature article page from Look Magazine August 17, 1937 discussing left-handedness in a right-handed world, featuring images and references to notable left-handed individuals.
Look Magazine August 17, 1937 edition featuring a crying baby on one page with an article titled 'Why a Baby Cries', and an accompanying image showing young men participating in a religious ceremony in an article about becoming priests.
Look Magazine August 17, 1937 edition cover showcasing a woman in a blue swimsuit, advertising the article titled 'How Girls Live in a German Labor Camp'.
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Cover of Look Magazine from August 17, 1937 featuring Kay Stammers playing tennis, highlighting her prominence as a leading athlete.Inside page of Look Magazine August 17, 1937 announcing that over 1,300,000 people are now buying each issue, discussing the magazine's expansion.Feature article page from Look Magazine August 17, 1937 discussing left-handedness in a right-handed world, featuring images and references to notable left-handed individuals.Look Magazine August 17, 1937 edition featuring a crying baby on one page with an article titled 'Why a Baby Cries', and an accompanying image showing young men participating in a religious ceremony in an article about becoming priests.Look Magazine August 17, 1937 edition cover showcasing a woman in a blue swimsuit, advertising the article titled 'How Girls Live in a German Labor Camp'.

Look Magazine August 17, 1937 Kay Stammers Cover No Label VG

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Look Magazine – August 17, 1937 – Kay Stammers Cover – No Mailing Label – Very Good Condition

This August 17, 1937 issue of Look Magazine features international tennis star Kay Stammers on the cover, capturing her prominence as one of the world’s leading athletes and doubles champions. The magazine is in very good condition with only minor edge wear and comes without a mailing label, complete with a protective plastic sleeve.

This issue offers a compelling mix of science, sports, and cultural commentary, with a central feature exploring the misconceptions and realities surrounding left-handedness in a predominantly right-handed world. The article highlights a wide range of notable left-handers from King George VI to Carl Hubbell, reflecting societal biases and evolving scientific thought about handedness during the era.

Featured Article: "In a Right-Handed World"

  • Explores the social stigma once attached to left-handedness, including outdated beliefs among surgeons and educators.

  • Includes King George VI, Kay Stammers, Carl Hubbell, and Johnny Doeg as high-profile left-handers who achieved excellence despite pressure to conform.

  • Discusses hereditary factors, childhood hand preference development, and the impact of cultural norms on natural tendencies.

  • Presents archaeological insight into prehistoric left-handed cave art, suggesting early societal trends in handedness.

This issue provides a rare and fascinating lens into 1930s attitudes toward biology and behavior, backed by profiles of leading public figures and athletes. It stands out as both a cultural artifact and a historically relevant discussion of identity and societal expectations.

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