The monogram is a set of initials, which are combined into a decorative mark that is used to identify a particular person. Monograms go back to ancient times with Greek Coins from 350 BC minted with town Monograms on them. Later Craftsmen from the Middle Ages used them to certify the objects they made; and Royal Families began to use them to certify documents and communications. But Monograms reached their zenith in the Renaisannce when wealthy Italian Merchants and Rulers hired Caligraphers to design custom interwoven letters representing their initials to add prestige to their documents. These are the classic monograms I produce. Note that these custom interwoven monograms are not the simple three letter uncombined initials seen on shirt pockets (called a cypher) and Is not a monogram.