The Significance of the Monogram

Monograms throughout History

Although monograms spiked in popularity most notably in the Victorian era, monograms and monogram stationery were commonly used during the period of our nation’s naissance and steadily thereafter.  One would rightly assume that our forefathers took pride in their monograms; George Washington’s, for instance, was emblazoned onto his gold encrusted china.

In the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, soldiers often had their monograms emblazoned onto their buttons to signify ownership of clothing.  Monograms were also used on personal effects and, of course, monogram stationery.

During the Victorian era (1837 – 1901), personal monograms were very in vogue, a European craze that crossed the pond to pervade American culture.  Every sophisticated gentleman corresponded on his own personalized monogram stationery, and every respectable lady displayed dainty monograms on embroidered linens and embossed stationery.  The monogram was seen not only as a status symbol but also as an illustration of personality.

Modern Day Monogramming

Since then, personalized monograms have ebbed and flowed with fashion and trend.  Many of us can remember the revitalization of the monogram in the 1980’s, when ladies rushed to get monograms on just about everything from purses to personalized stationery.  Even as a kid in the eighties, I had my own monogrammed notes and personalized stationery for just about every occasion – notepads, letter writing, thank you notes – you name it!

Today, monograms are making yet another comeback.  As our world grows ever larger, we strive to embrace and exhibit our own individuality, and monograms give us an opportunity to do so.  Using personalized stationery for correspondence, embellishing business stationery with monograms, even monogrammed wedding thank you notes are all keen examples of the monogram’s enduring popularity.

Your Own Monogram

Employing monograms into your own daily routine can be a fun expression of your own personal style.  Instead of using plain old notepads, consider using personalized memos and notepads for grocery and to-do lists.  Treat yourself to personalized monogrammed stationery for use in personal correspondence.  You could even encourage your employer to utilize personalized correspondence cards as part of their customer appreciation strategy.  Giftsin24.com has plenty of monogrammed gifts and personalized stationery options for you to discover.

Discovering the world of monograms and personalization can be fun and informative.  Explore the creative lettering and imaginative colors options and create your own unique monogram.