Vintage Monograms

 Hi Everyone

 Happy Monday

♥

Did you know that during the 1800-1900's

cloth napkins were reused by the same person for an entire day...
or even a week

Because napkins had to be hand washed , hung outside to dry and then ironed,
 they were reused for
 breakfast, lunch and dinner
The used cloth napkin would be rolled in a
monogrammed napkin ring at the ready
 for the next meal

 Every person in the family had their own monogrammed napkin ring
 so the cloth napkins were not used by someone else

Each Napkin ring had its own unique detailing
 some had filigree on the edges
 some were embellished with flowers
The silver had to be polished too unlike here at our home
LOL

These vintage silver napkin rings tell a story of the past

A time of elegance

{Love}
 our bling
napkin rings

 We are all grateful we do not have to re-use the same cloth napkin
 for every meal or for a week at a time...

 {Love}
 to use them for special occasions

♥

romantic saying for today

"Your Love is as pure and sweet as honey"
unknown


♥
Pam