Monograms on Linens - more than three initials?

Question

When doing embroidery and you have three initials, ie Greg Troy Wood, you put the capital "W" in the middle with the smaller "G" to the left and the "T" to the right. But when you have four initials - ie Ambler James Charles Wood, and you want to make a symmetrical monogram on a napkin or handkerchief, how do you align the letters? Old fashioned, I know, but I'd like to do it right! Many thanks...

Answer 1

it is A "W" jc
The Large W is done in a script that, for example, three inches high, the A is two inches high and the J and C are one inch high one above the other. The James Charles are middle names, hence middle initials considered equal.
The alternative is the W as large as you like it and the three initials of equal size under the W of equal size.
My gram used to do monogramming in fur capes, linings of coats and the wedding stes of towels, etc. I've seen it done this way since old fashioned wasn't old, and neither was I!!!!!!!

Answer 2

This is a great question!!!!

I would either eliminate one initial or capatilize both middle initials.

I am going to revisit this question to see what others think.

Answer 3

Interesting question! I found this Q & A I hope it will help you to decide how to do it.

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/081802/fea_049-4936.000.shtml

Answer 4

I would use AjcW