September 1894 issue of The Delineator

This is the September 1894 issue of The Delineator, an early autumn number, priced at 15 cents. The Delineator was a prominent magazine focused on fashion, culture, and fine arts, published by The Butterick Publishing Company, which was well known for its sewing patterns. This issue features a cover illustration of a seated woman in classical attire, with a decorative design typical of the late 19th century. It is part of The Delineator's mission to blend fashion with broader cultural and artistic themes, providing content for women interested in the latest trends as well as societal issues, including discussions for and against women's suffrage as indicated on the cover.

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• The Delineator was one of the most influential fashion and lifestyle magazines of its time, especially known for its association with Butterick sewing patterns.
• This issue includes discussions on fashion, employment opportunities for women (such as public-school teaching), and cultural commentary, reflective of the period's shifts in societal roles for women.
• The magazine's reach extended beyond fashion, touching on issues like women’s suffrage, as seen in this issue's content.