{History of Monograms}

Many people know a monogram as initials or letters combined to make a sign of identity. What many people do not know is how the monogram came to be used and the proper way to create or read one.

Historically monograms were used as a royal signature. They then were adopted to signify things like rulers, art work, and even to denote social statuses within a society. Now, monograms can be seen just about anywhere: purses, clothing, jewelry, stationary, shoes. The most popular of all are monogrammed towels, usually given to newlyweds.

» Rules:

• Monograms with three initials are usually in the Victorian female arrangement of first initial on the left, middle initial on the right, and last initial embroidered larger in the middle
• Male monogram of same-size letters first, middle, last initial

• Married monograms usually consist of the bride’s first initial on the left, the groom’s first initial on the right, and the joint last name initial larger in the center, similar to the Victorian female version
• A married woman would use her first name initial on the left, maiden initial on the right, then new last initial larger in the center

Though most people opt for traditional monograms there are hardly rules now. A monogram can be playful, whimsical, flamboyant, traditional, elegant, or understated;   the number of choices today is almost endless!

Sincerely,

Miss Dreama