SOCIAL STATIONERY
name is an enviable possession. A woman finds many schemes for its use in the marking of her underwear, table linen, etc., but its touch upon her stationery holds the greatest charm and gains her the credentials of the gently bred.
Original MonogramsOne cannot urge too strongly the necessity for originality and unusualness in monogram conceits. The stereotyped designs of twisted letters, which are cheaply procurable at the stationery counters, do not lend that mark of personality which is distinctive.
Often one hits upon a clever trick of letter twining with a little pencil practice, and finds the work most interesting as well.
A favorite flower form turned to develop a unique device is at once a personal insignia, and with the monogram stands for what may be called the "democratic crest."
Designing the MonogramThe designer well versed in this work combines the letters so that each stands out clearly[8]