The Elements of a Home: Curious Histories Behind Everyday Household Objects, From Pillows to Forks by Amy Azzarito

The Elements of a Home: Curious Histories Behind Everyday Household Objects, From Pillows to Forks by Amy Azzarito

Author:Amy Azzarito [Azzarito, Amy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781452178721
Amazon: 1452178720
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 2020-03-17T00:00:00+00:00


When it’s time to choose a monogram, think carefully. Traditionally, British married royals used two-initial monograms: the groom’s first initial followed by the bride’s. Unfortunately for Prince William and Catherine Middleton, in Britain WC also stands for water closet, a euphemism for the room that encloses the toilet. Not exactly the right tone to strike for a princely monogram. Designers spotted the potential for bathroom humor and simply switched the letters so that the C comes before the W. Close one!



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