McCall's Magazine dates back to 1873 when Scottish tailor James McCall created a publication to help sell his dressmaking patterns. It would later become one of the country's most popular women's magazines.
During its first 40 years, the magazine evolved from a pattern book to an obscure magazine. It was purchased in 1913 by White, Weld & Co., later becoming the McCall Corporation. 1921 following the success of women's suffrage, the magazine evolved once again to publish quality journalism for a new generation of women.
By 2001 the magazine was renamed Rosie for then-popular talk show host Rosie O'Donnell. The magazine ceased publication in 2002. We think this particular issue is special for its celebration of the magazine's first 100 years.