Monogram Collection (#5)

George IV Brighton Royal Chain Pier Life Ticket, c. 1820-30 (metal)
2959936 George IV Brighton Royal Chain Pier Life Ticket, c.1820-30 (metal) by English School, (19th century); Timothy Millett Collection; English, out of copyright

Monogram of Theoderic the Great, King of the Ostrogoths (engraving)
3101239 Monogram of Theoderic the Great, King of the Ostrogoths (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monogram of Theoderic the Great, King of the Ostrogoths)

Columbarium Tomb Plaque with the Monogram of Christ, 500-800 (terracotta)
491194 Columbarium Tomb Plaque with the Monogram of Christ, 500-800 (terracotta) by Spanish School; h:32.40 w:20.80 Wt: 13 lbs cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Scene from the Apocalypse, St. John devouring the Book, Latin edition, 1511 (woodcut)
FIT282908 Scene from the Apocalypse, St. John devouring the Book, Latin edition, 1511 (woodcut) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 39x28.2 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Stained glass window design for the Houses of Parliament (w / c & pencil on paper)
BBC207321 Stained glass window design for the Houses of Parliament (w/c & pencil on paper) by Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore (1812-52); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Design for the decoration of the Houses of Parliament (pencil, gouache & w / c on paper)
BBC207320 Design for the decoration of the Houses of Parliament (pencil, gouache & w/c on paper) by Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore (1812-52); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English

Letter from Columbus dated December 1504 addressed to Doctor Oderigo
TRV227732 Letter from Columbus dated December 1504 addressed to Doctor Oderigo, from Memorials of Columbus; or A Collection of Authentic Documents of That Celebrated Navigator

Still-life with Apples; Stilleben Mit Apfeln, c. 1907 (oil on board)
825533 Still-life with Apples; Stilleben Mit Apfeln, c.1907 (oil on board) by Jawlensky, Alexej von (1864-1941); 47.6x53.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Jack and Jill, c. 1936-7 (oil on canvas)
826893 Jack and Jill, c.1936-7 (oil on canvas) by Sickert, Walter Richard (1860-1942); 62x75 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack and Jill. Walter Richard Sickert (1860-1942). Oil on canvas

Portrait of Ferdinand-Philippe-Louis-Charles-Henri, Duc d Orleans (1810-1842)
651242 Portrait of Ferdinand-Philippe-Louis-Charles-Henri, Duc d Orleans (1810-1842), Half Length, Wearing a Black Jacket and the Insignia of the Order of the Legion d Honneur

Lilly, Daughter of John Noble, 1864 (oil on canvas)
658896 Lilly, Daughter of John Noble, 1864 (oil on canvas) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); 91.5x71 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lilly, Daughter of John Noble)

The Joseph and Bathsheba Pope carved and applied valuables cabinet, Salem, Massachussetts
CH465381 The Joseph and Bathsheba Pope carved and applied valuables cabinet, Salem, Massachussetts, 1679 (oak) (see also 465380) by Symonds, James (1633-1714) (attr)

Plate, Edo Period, 1660-90 (ceramic)
6108394 Plate, Edo Period, 1660-90 (ceramic) by Japanese School, (17th century); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Image eAshmolean Museum

Emily Renshaw, the Artists Wife (pencil on paper)
5888938 Emily Renshaw, the Artists Wife (pencil on paper) by Knewstub, Walter John (1831-1906); 27.9x23.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Title page from book to hold a personal collection of crests and monograms (engraving)
6033050 Title page from book to hold a personal collection of crests and monograms (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bronze six pounder, muzzleloading cannon, 1794 circa (bronze)
5922908 Bronze six pounder, muzzleloading cannon, 1794 circa (bronze) by Unknown artist, (18th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Bronze six-pounder muzzleloading cannon, 1794 circa)

The Month of June / Chateau of Fontainebleau, from the series of tapestries
XIR391190 The Month of June/ Chateau of Fontainebleau, from the series of tapestries The Months or Royal Residences, produced in the Gobelins Workshop for Louis XIV (tapestry) by Le Brun

The Month of April / Chateau of Versailles, from the series of tapestries
XIR391186 The Month of April/ Chateau of Versailles, from the series of tapestries The Months or Royal Residences, produced in the Gobelins Workshop for Louis XIV (tapestry) by Le Brun

The Month of September / Chateau of Chambord, from the series of Tapestries
XIR391185 The Month of September/ Chateau of Chambord, from the series of Tapestries The Months or Royal Residences, produced in the Gobelins Workshop for Louis XIV (tapestry) by Le Brun

Throne of Napoleon I Bonaparte (1769-1821) Palais de Fontainebleau
REV326675 Throne of Napoleon I Bonaparte (1769-1821) Palais de Fontainebleau, illustration from the Dictionnaire de l ameublement et de la decoration by Henry Havard, volume 4, plate 54, Paris

Cafetiere belonging to Honore de Balzac (1799-1850) (porcelain)
XIR246472 Cafetiere belonging to Honore de Balzac (1799-1850) (porcelain) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Maison de Balzac, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Holman Hunt, 1854 (w / c and pencil on paper)
AMO136295 Portrait of Holman Hunt, 1854 (w/c and pencil on paper) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Holman Hunt (1827-1910)

Tin-glazed ring vase (earthenware)
AMQ182792 Tin-glazed ring vase (earthenware) by Italian School; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: probably imported from Italy to Oxford; with inscription IHS;)

Costume of a noble woman from a colour pen drawing, 1574
Costume of a noble woman from a colour pen drawing by a German master with monogram DM, 1574. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes

Monogram of Christ (Chrismon), 500s (gold sheet, gold wire & garnets)
499631 Monogram of Christ (Chrismon), 500s (gold sheet, gold wire & garnets) by Byzantine School; 14.8x12.1x0.7 wt:94 grams cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Dantes Dream at the Time of the Death of Beatrice (study for Beatrice)
3703522 Dantes Dream at the Time of the Death of Beatrice (study for Beatrice), 1871 (chalk on paper) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 57.2x50.8 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums

A deckle-edge Edwardian Christmas Card with a stagecoach and horses crossing a bridge
3604337 A deckle-edge Edwardian Christmas Card with a stagecoach and horses crossing a bridge, circa 1910 (coloured lithograph) by English School

Circular enamel plaque (enamel)
1203537 Circular enamel plaque (enamel) by Frampton, George James (1860-1928); diam: 5 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; eLeeds Museums and Galleries; English, out of copyright

Kensington Palace (engraving)
1062681 Kensington Palace (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kensington Palace)

Ga, GAB, AWA, GAC, AWS, GAD, GAE (chromolitho)
984357 Ga, GAB, AWA, GAC, AWS, GAD, GAE (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ga, GAB, AWA, GAC, AWS, GAD, GAE)

FAH, FAJ, FAK, FAG, FAL, FAM, FAN (chromolitho)
984354 FAH, FAJ, FAK, FAG, FAL, FAM, FAN (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: FAH, FAJ, FAK, FAG, FAL, FAM, FAN)

DAO, DAP, DAT, DAW, DAV, DAR, DAS (chromolitho)
984349 DAO, DAP, DAT, DAW, DAV, DAR, DAS (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: DAO, DAP, DAT, DAW, DAV, DAR, DAS)

CAG, CAH, CAI, YZ, CAJ, CAK, CAL (chromolitho)
984344 CAG, CAH, CAI, YZ, CAJ, CAK, CAL (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: CAG, CAH, CAI, YZ, CAJ, CAK, CAL)

BAT, BAU, BAV, STU, BAW, BAY, BAZ (chromolitho)
984342 BAT, BAU, BAV, STU, BAW, BAY, BAZ (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: BAT, BAU, BAV, STU, BAW, BAY, BAZ)

BAG, BAH, BAJ, PQR, BAK, BAL, BAM (chromolitho)
984340 BAG, BAH, BAJ, PQR, BAK, BAL, BAM (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: BAG, BAH, BAJ, PQR, BAK, BAL, BAM)

YM, YO, YN, YP, YR, YS, YT, YV, YW, YY (chromolitho)
984332 YM, YO, YN, YP, YR, YS, YT, YV, YW, YY (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: YM, YO, YN, YP, YR, YS, YT, YV, YW, YY)

PL, PM, PN, PO, PT, PP, PR, PS, PY, PW, PZ (chromolitho)
984320 PL, PM, PN, PO, PT, PP, PR, PS, PY, PW, PZ (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: PL, PM, PN, PO, PT, PP, PR, PS, PY, PW, PZ)

IL, IM, IN, IO, IS, IP, IR, IT, IX, IW, IZ (chromolitho)
984306 IL, IM, IN, IO, IS, IP, IR, IT, IX, IW, IZ (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: IL, IM, IN, IO, IS, IP, IR, IT, IX, IW, IZ)

GM, GN, GO, GP, GT, GR, GS, GV, GW, GY, GZ (chromolitho)
984302 GM, GN, GO, GP, GT, GR, GS, GV, GW, GY, GZ (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: GM, GN, GO, GP, GT, GR, GS, GV, GW, GY, GZ)

Monogram used by Richard Pynson (engraving)
728262 Monogram used by Richard Pynson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monogram used by Richard Pynson)

Momoyama Period Christian folding missal stand, late 16th - early 17th century (lacquer
622457 Momoyama Period Christian folding missal stand, late 16th - early 17th century (lacquer) (see also 622455) by Japanese School; height: 35.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Monogram penny, Alfred the Great, c. 880 (metal)
1220137 Monogram penny, Alfred the Great, c.880 (metal) by English School, (9th century); The Royal Mint Museum, Llantrisant, UK; (add.info.: Alfred the Great (849 - 26 October 899)

A greeting card made of plastic with a scene of a waterfall
3604694 A greeting card made of plastic with a scene of a waterfall, an embossed horseshoe and the monogram M, circa 1910 (plastic) by English School

A deckle-edge Christmas Card with the initial M on a ivy leaf
3604373 A deckle-edge Christmas Card with the initial M on a ivy leaf, circa 1910 (coloured lithograph) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

A Christmas and New Year Card with a brown tassel and a C & D monogram
3604355 A Christmas and New Year Card with a brown tassel and a C & D monogram, circa 1910 (coloured lithograph) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

George Heriot, goldsmith to James I and his consort, Anne of Denmark (engraving)
3637293 George Heriot, goldsmith to James I and his consort, Anne of Denmark (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Heriot)

Design for a circular pendant, 16th century (pencil on paper)
AMO367644 Design for a circular pendant, 16th century (pencil on paper) by Delaune, Etienne (1518-83); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; French, out of copyright

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Monogram: A Symbolic Tapestry of History and Art From the grandeur of the Palace of the Normans to the intricate Byzantine mosaics at the Palatine Chapel, monograms have left their mark throughout history. One such example is found in Zoe Porphyrogenita's mosaic, a testament to her influence during her reign from 978 to 1050. A Christian monogram, known as Xpistos, beautifully represents Christ's name in Greek. This symbol holds deep religious significance and has been cherished by believers for centuries. In the world of art, monograms serve as signatures that authenticate masterpieces. James' Nocturne in Blue and Silver bears his distinctive butterfly monogram, showcasing his unique artistic style. The power of monograms extends beyond paintings; they can also be found on military artifacts like L'Enfant du Regiment's Random Shot painting signed and dated with precision. Fashion has embraced monograms too. In 1935, a model donned a knitted bathing costume adorned with an HS monogram while carrying a tapestry wool-worked beach bag—a stylish blend of personalization and elegance. Even architectural wonders bear witness to this timeless motif. The Royal Oratory at Chateau de Chambord stands proudly displaying its ornate monogram design amidst its Loire Valley surroundings. Meanwhile, within its walls lies a double helix staircase that captivates visitors with its intricate beauty. Traveling eastward brings us to Serjilla in Syria where Byzantine art showcases Chi Rho—an ancient Christian symbol formed by overlapping letters representing Christ—leaving an indelible mark on Western Asia's cultural heritage. Monograms transcend time; they even grace historical artifacts like ceremonial bedheads crafted for King Henry VIII's marriage to Anne of Cleves in 1539 or luxurious bed valances made from silk and linen between 1532-36—testaments to the opulence of a bygone era.