The Podcast: Bellinghistory Inked
Tattoo Tales
SUMMARY
In this episode we discuss the history of tattoos and tattooing in Bellingham and beyond. Find out what the newspapers were reporting about tattoos, who was getting them, who was giving them and who was getting arrested for showing them off!
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References and Resources
The Art of Misogyny: The Struggle of Female Tattooists in an Industry of Men Alison Waller, Sarah Lawrence College
Tattoo You: A History of Tattooing in New York City
Ancient ink: Iceman Otzi has the world's oldest tattoos | Smithsonian Institution
Legal status of tattooing in the United States - Wikipedia
The Civil War Roots of the US Military’s Tattoo Culture Matt Fratus, CoffeeOrDie
Sailor Tattoos - Wikipedia
Martin Hildebrandt Wikipedia
The Curious Life of Martin Hildebrandt Art World Confidential
Captain George Constentenus Wikipedia
Samuel O’Reilly Wikipedia
Samuel O’Reilly Tattoo Archive
Charlie Wagner(1875-1953) Tattoo Archive
Charlie Wagner, the Inventor of Modern Tattooing
A Touch of Tattoo History on Charlie Wagner from Bikernet
Exhibition: ‘The Original Gus Wagner: The Maritime Roots of Modern Tattoo’ at the South Street Seaport Museum, New York. Art Blart. Marcus Bunyan.
The Swashbuckling Origins of One of America’s Greatest Tattooers Hyperallergic
See Rare Images From the Early History of Tattoos in America Olivia B. Waxman, Time Magazine.
Maude Wagner Wikipedia
Portrait of Mrs. Maud Stevens Wagner Library of Congress
Seattle’s Museum of Pop Culture reopens ‘Body of Work: Tattoo Culture’ exhibition
MoPop Celebrates…The Art Of The Tattoo With “Body Of Work” Exhibit – Seattle Gay Scene
Body of Work: Tattoo Culture (Mopop Exhibit 2021)
Night of the Hunter (film) Wikipedia
The Clash - Death or Glory (Official Audio) - YouTube
“Electric Tattooing, Experienced Work: Fred Marquand” Nick Ackman Blue Letter Books
Tattooist "Doc" Forbes Hendry practices his art in 1964 CBC Archives
Making a Mark: The Evolution of Seattle’s Tattoo Culture Elise Wang, The Spectator
6 Historic Women Who Shaped Tattoo History Jennifer R Donnelly
History of Madame Lazonga Tattoo
Female Pioneers in Tattooing. Kelsey Walker. Liquid Amber Tattoo.
Miscellaneous Tattoo History - Tattoo Archive - Tattoo History A-E
1933 book – Tattoo Secrets of a Strange Art by Albert Perry
Tattoos in the Old West by Marshall Trimble | Oct 18, 2022 | True West Blog
A bunch of really great articles at Buzzworthy are apparently offline, but can be found via the Wayback Machine via these URLS:
https://buzzworthytattoo.com/edwin-thomas-infamous-bowery-tattooer/
https://buzzworthytattoo.com/a-tattooed-affair-earliest-tattooed-attractions/
https://buzzworthytattoo.com/portland-oregons-early-tattoo-traditions/
https://buzzworthytattoo.com/tattoo-artists-tattooed-people/sailor-george-fosdick-tattooer/
http://www.buzzworthytattoo.com/pacific-northwest-tattooers-oregon-ben-friends/
We used many and various other historical resources for this episode, including archived issues of the Bellingham Herald, Fairhaven Times and other news publications accessed via subscription sites. Contact us if you need details!