Description
Seventeen Magazine October 1976 – Superskater Dorothy Hamill Feature – No Label – VG
This vintage October 1976 issue of Seventeen Magazine features Olympic figure skating champion Dorothy Hamill in an in-depth profile highlighting her beauty, lifestyle, and diet routines, alongside the feature article The Girl Who Loves to Skate by John Mariani. The issue captures the mid-1970s blend of fashion, culture, and teen life with a mix of practical advice, celebrity features, and engaging editorial content.
Condition:
The magazine is in very good condition, showing only minor edge wear consistent with age. Please review photos for details. The exact item pictured is the one you will receive. Each magazine is shipped in a protective plastic covering. Combined shipping is available upon request.
Highlights from the Table of Contents:
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Beauty
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How To Look Very, Very Pretty: An autumn beauty guide (p. 113)
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The Joy of Being Dorothy: Dorothy Hamill’s beauty and diet routines (pp. 130–133)
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The Sea Is Your Scene and Try a Country Kind of Pretty for versatile seasonal looks (pp. 116, 129)
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Fashion
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Pants Plus Pantyhose – styling essentials (p. 24)
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Lacy Shapes Lingerie (p. 90)
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Swing Out in a Soft Sweater – cozy fall fashion (pp. 146–151)
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Sewing Up Snow – DIY country patterns (pp. 154–157)
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Articles & Features
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Mock Congress by Susan Faludi (p. 76)
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The Girl Who Loves to Skate – a spotlight on Dorothy Hamill (p. 128)
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John Travolta Faces the Big Time by Edwin Miller (p. 136)
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How To Prevent Teen Suicide by Francine Klagsbrun (p. 138)
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Five Bosses Tell Teens How To Get and Keep Jobs by Charles & Bonnie Rensberg (p. 134)
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Food & Home
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No-Meat Surprises and The Protein Puzzle – practical nutrition guides (pp. 158–160)
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It’s an Overnight Success: Slumber party tips (p. 140)
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Fiction & Regular Features
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First Date by Kevin McManus (p. 152)
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Relating: Coping with Jealousy by Abigail Wood (p. 32)
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Spotlight: Movies, records, and personalities (p. 81)
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Mini-Mag: A special section with a Beatle quiz, foot care, and Halloween features like Vampires, Monsters, Ghouls! (pp. 43–50)
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This issue stands out as a piece of 1970s teen culture, reflecting the fashion trends, cultural conversations, and iconic personalities of the decade. With Dorothy Hamill’s prominence as both a sports figure and beauty icon, it is a notable collectible for enthusiasts of vintage magazines, sports history, and pop culture alike.