Sunday, March 6, 2011
Monogram Monday
Monograms originated as a form of royal signature. Long ago, the Greeks and Romans used monograms on their coins as a way to identify their rulers. Over time, artisans began to utilized monograms as a 'short-hand' way to identify their work.
The Victorian era ushered in a period of high-class society members using the monogram as a means to identify their place in society. The rules of monogram use were strict, simple and few. Female monograms used the initial of the first name on the left, the initial of the middle name on the right and the initial of the last name placed larger in the middle.
Today, monograms can be found on almost anything from towels and linens to hats, clothing, plates and tumblers. Monogrammed gifts provide a personal touch for any occasion. The rules of monogramming have also become more relaxed. Today the Victorian style of monogram still uses three letters-your first inital on the left, middle initial on the right and last name initial in the center. If using the Victorian style when married, place the groom or husbands inital on the left, bride or wife on the right and the sirname or last name in the center. Typically, a married woman will use her maiden name initial in place of her middle name in the monogram.
While the Victorian style "rules" simply serve as guidelines, the general rule should be to choose your favorite way of monogramming and stick to it. I personally know how each of my friends prefer their items to be monogrammed--whether they use their maiden names or middle names or if they prefer a three-letter monogram or a single initial. For those that prefer single initials, I try to keep note of whether they prefer to use their first initial or their initial of their last name.
To celebrate the monogram, we're having Monogram Monday over on our Facebook page. Visit our Facebook page and leave your monogram on our wall. We'll choose a random winner to win something GREEN from our Giveaway Green prizes.
To view our entire selection of monogrammed gifts and personalized gifts, visit Poshandpersonalized.com.
The Victorian era ushered in a period of high-class society members using the monogram as a means to identify their place in society. The rules of monogram use were strict, simple and few. Female monograms used the initial of the first name on the left, the initial of the middle name on the right and the initial of the last name placed larger in the middle.
Today, monograms can be found on almost anything from towels and linens to hats, clothing, plates and tumblers. Monogrammed gifts provide a personal touch for any occasion. The rules of monogramming have also become more relaxed. Today the Victorian style of monogram still uses three letters-your first inital on the left, middle initial on the right and last name initial in the center. If using the Victorian style when married, place the groom or husbands inital on the left, bride or wife on the right and the sirname or last name in the center. Typically, a married woman will use her maiden name initial in place of her middle name in the monogram.
While the Victorian style "rules" simply serve as guidelines, the general rule should be to choose your favorite way of monogramming and stick to it. I personally know how each of my friends prefer their items to be monogrammed--whether they use their maiden names or middle names or if they prefer a three-letter monogram or a single initial. For those that prefer single initials, I try to keep note of whether they prefer to use their first initial or their initial of their last name.
To celebrate the monogram, we're having Monogram Monday over on our Facebook page. Visit our Facebook page and leave your monogram on our wall. We'll choose a random winner to win something GREEN from our Giveaway Green prizes.
To view our entire selection of monogrammed gifts and personalized gifts, visit Poshandpersonalized.com.
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