January 26, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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November 3, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Love a classic 😮💨
Tattoo made today at the one and only R&D Tattoo, NYC
Some history, R&D founder Dave Mowers tattooed in the NYC underground during its banned years and opened R&D’s doors the same day the ban was lifted in 1997. 28 years and going strong ♥️ #tattoo #traditionaltattoo #tattoohistory
Tattoo made today at the one and only R&D Tattoo, NYC
Some history, R&D founder Dave Mowers tattooed in the NYC underground during its banned years and opened R&D’s doors the same day the ban was lifted in 1997. 28 years and going strong ♥️ #tattoo #traditionaltattoo #tattoohistory
February 8, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Love a classic 😮💨
Tattoo made today at the one and only R&D Tattoo, NYC
Some history, R&D founder Dave Mowers tattooed in the NYC underground during its banned years and opened R&D’s doors the same day the ban was lifted in 1997. 28 years and going strong ♥️ #tattoo #traditionaltattoo #tattoohistory
Tattoo made today at the one and only R&D Tattoo, NYC
Some history, R&D founder Dave Mowers tattooed in the NYC underground during its banned years and opened R&D’s doors the same day the ban was lifted in 1997. 28 years and going strong ♥️ #tattoo #traditionaltattoo #tattoohistory
Stares in judgement....
#tattoo #tattoovancouver #vancouvertattoo #canadatattoo #tattoocanada #tattoobc #604
#778 #250 #236 #bctattoo #tattoobritishcolumbia #britishcolumbiatattoo #tattooeducation #tattoolearning #tattooknowledge #tattoohistory #tattooart #crow
#tattoo #tattoovancouver #vancouvertattoo #canadatattoo #tattoocanada #tattoobc #604
#778 #250 #236 #bctattoo #tattoobritishcolumbia #britishcolumbiatattoo #tattooeducation #tattoolearning #tattooknowledge #tattoohistory #tattooart #crow
February 25, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Stares in judgement....
#tattoo #tattoovancouver #vancouvertattoo #canadatattoo #tattoocanada #tattoobc #604
#778 #250 #236 #bctattoo #tattoobritishcolumbia #britishcolumbiatattoo #tattooeducation #tattoolearning #tattooknowledge #tattoohistory #tattooart #crow
#tattoo #tattoovancouver #vancouvertattoo #canadatattoo #tattoocanada #tattoobc #604
#778 #250 #236 #bctattoo #tattoobritishcolumbia #britishcolumbiatattoo #tattooeducation #tattoolearning #tattooknowledge #tattoohistory #tattooart #crow
Contrary To Popular Belief, Many Women Received Tattoos In The Past. This Tattoo Was Done In 1936...
#tattoo#tattooing #tattooed #tattoohistory #1930s
#tattoo#tattooing #tattooed #tattoohistory #1930s
November 3, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Contrary To Popular Belief, Many Women Received Tattoos In The Past. This Tattoo Was Done In 1936...
#tattoo#tattooing #tattooed #tattoohistory #1930s
#tattoo#tattooing #tattooed #tattoohistory #1930s
An excerpt from Tattoo by John Samson featuring Mr Sebastian. Mr Sebastian, the professional name of Alan Oversby, was a prominent tattooer and piercer in the Gay leather underworld of London
#queertattoo #queertattooer #gaytattoo #tattoohistory #alanoversby #mrsebastian
#queertattoo #queertattooer #gaytattoo #tattoohistory #alanoversby #mrsebastian
February 20, 2025 at 8:55 PM
An excerpt from Tattoo by John Samson featuring Mr Sebastian. Mr Sebastian, the professional name of Alan Oversby, was a prominent tattooer and piercer in the Gay leather underworld of London
#queertattoo #queertattooer #gaytattoo #tattoohistory #alanoversby #mrsebastian
#queertattoo #queertattooer #gaytattoo #tattoohistory #alanoversby #mrsebastian
Some old Spaulding and Roger’s flash that my old boss coloured in in the late 70’s. Still awesome designs.
#tattoo #tattooflash #tattoohistory
#tattoo #tattooflash #tattoohistory
December 21, 2024 at 2:44 AM
Some old Spaulding and Roger’s flash that my old boss coloured in in the late 70’s. Still awesome designs.
#tattoo #tattooflash #tattoohistory
#tattoo #tattooflash #tattoohistory
Percy Waters working on a back piece for “Dutch”, 1920...
#tattoo #tattooed #tattoohistory #tattooartist
#tattoo #tattooed #tattoohistory #tattooartist
December 30, 2024 at 3:35 AM
Percy Waters working on a back piece for “Dutch”, 1920...
#tattoo #tattooed #tattoohistory #tattooartist
#tattoo #tattooed #tattoohistory #tattooartist
"If I were creating the world I wouldn't mess about with butterflies and daffodils. I would have started with lasers, eight o'clock, Day One!" Researchers have used laser-stimulated fluorescence (LSF) to uncover intricate tattoos on Peruvian mummies. #Archaeology #AncientArt #Peru #TattooHistory
Lasers reveal hidden tattoos on 1,200-year-old Peruvian mummies
Researchers have revealed elaborate tattoos on the mummified bodies of people from Peru's Chancay culture, which flourished from 900 to 1470
archaeologymag.com
January 14, 2025 at 10:35 PM
"If I were creating the world I wouldn't mess about with butterflies and daffodils. I would have started with lasers, eight o'clock, Day One!" Researchers have used laser-stimulated fluorescence (LSF) to uncover intricate tattoos on Peruvian mummies. #Archaeology #AncientArt #Peru #TattooHistory
Visited Winterthur Library in Delaware to view their collection of historical flash yesterday. These were done in 1897 by W. Christiansen. #tattoohistory
April 13, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Visited Winterthur Library in Delaware to view their collection of historical flash yesterday. These were done in 1897 by W. Christiansen. #tattoohistory
I did this rose in 2017 on a guy with a great collection. He had gotten a small tattoo and was like, "is that it? I need more." Yosemite Sam was done at Capitol Tattoo in Silver Spring, MD circa the late 90s/2000s
#queertattoo #traditionaltattoo #tattoohistory #tattoo #rosetattoo #phillytattooer
#queertattoo #traditionaltattoo #tattoohistory #tattoo #rosetattoo #phillytattooer
February 28, 2025 at 9:54 PM
I did this rose in 2017 on a guy with a great collection. He had gotten a small tattoo and was like, "is that it? I need more." Yosemite Sam was done at Capitol Tattoo in Silver Spring, MD circa the late 90s/2000s
#queertattoo #traditionaltattoo #tattoohistory #tattoo #rosetattoo #phillytattooer
#queertattoo #traditionaltattoo #tattoohistory #tattoo #rosetattoo #phillytattooer
A few views of one of my favourite arms. Looks to be all Don Nolan work with a few reworks and cover ups. Pretty powerful for the 70’s
#tattoo #tattoos #vintagetattoo #tattoohistory
#tattoo #tattoos #vintagetattoo #tattoohistory
November 13, 2024 at 8:39 AM
A few views of one of my favourite arms. Looks to be all Don Nolan work with a few reworks and cover ups. Pretty powerful for the 70’s
#tattoo #tattoos #vintagetattoo #tattoohistory
#tattoo #tattoos #vintagetattoo #tattoohistory
Dennis Avner (Stalking Cat) and Bob Shaw, 1980s.
There was a time where facial tattooing was banned at most tattoo conventions; exceptions were made.
#tattoo #tattoohistory #bobshaw
There was a time where facial tattooing was banned at most tattoo conventions; exceptions were made.
#tattoo #tattoohistory #bobshaw
April 30, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Dennis Avner (Stalking Cat) and Bob Shaw, 1980s.
There was a time where facial tattooing was banned at most tattoo conventions; exceptions were made.
#tattoo #tattoohistory #bobshaw
There was a time where facial tattooing was banned at most tattoo conventions; exceptions were made.
#tattoo #tattoohistory #bobshaw
A Cold War physicist. A gay tattoo club founder. A quiet force behind modern tattooing.
Explore the life and legacy of Rudi Inhelder in our new free exhibition - now open at Bishopsgate Institute.
Read more: www.bishopsgate.org.uk/stories/the-...
#TattooHistory #QueerArchives
Explore the life and legacy of Rudi Inhelder in our new free exhibition - now open at Bishopsgate Institute.
Read more: www.bishopsgate.org.uk/stories/the-...
#TattooHistory #QueerArchives
The Rudi Inhelder Collection | Bishopsgate Institute
From 21 July 2025Visit the Institute and explore our free exhibition of images taken by Hanns Rudolf Inhelder
www.bishopsgate.org.uk
August 14, 2025 at 4:26 PM
A Cold War physicist. A gay tattoo club founder. A quiet force behind modern tattooing.
Explore the life and legacy of Rudi Inhelder in our new free exhibition - now open at Bishopsgate Institute.
Read more: www.bishopsgate.org.uk/stories/the-...
#TattooHistory #QueerArchives
Explore the life and legacy of Rudi Inhelder in our new free exhibition - now open at Bishopsgate Institute.
Read more: www.bishopsgate.org.uk/stories/the-...
#TattooHistory #QueerArchives
December 27, 2024 at 3:55 AM
December 28, 2024 at 3:22 AM
Pam Nash Tattooed By Les Skuse 1959...
#tattoo #tattooedlady #tattooed #Lesskuse #Tattoohistory #vintage
#tattoo #tattooedlady #tattooed #Lesskuse #Tattoohistory #vintage
December 27, 2024 at 3:52 AM
Pam Nash Tattooed By Les Skuse 1959...
#tattoo #tattooedlady #tattooed #Lesskuse #Tattoohistory #vintage
#tattoo #tattooedlady #tattooed #Lesskuse #Tattoohistory #vintage
Phil Duane Tattooing Millie Hull On The Bowery Circa 1949...
#tattoo #tattooing #tattooist #tattoohistory #vintage
#tattoo #tattooing #tattooist #tattoohistory #vintage
December 27, 2024 at 3:48 AM
Phil Duane Tattooing Millie Hull On The Bowery Circa 1949...
#tattoo #tattooing #tattooist #tattoohistory #vintage
#tattoo #tattooing #tattooist #tattoohistory #vintage
Some photos from an old magazine article about legendary Melbourne tattoo artist, John Entwhistle. I heard about John long before I started getting tattooed by him and later on was fortunate to work for Dieter who was his apprentice back in the 80’s.
#tattoo #tattoos #tattoohistory #tattooart
#tattoo #tattoos #tattoohistory #tattooart
October 21, 2024 at 9:28 AM
Some photos from an old magazine article about legendary Melbourne tattoo artist, John Entwhistle. I heard about John long before I started getting tattooed by him and later on was fortunate to work for Dieter who was his apprentice back in the 80’s.
#tattoo #tattoos #tattoohistory #tattooart
#tattoo #tattoos #tattoohistory #tattooart
🖋️ Queer ink & radical bodies.
📅 23 July: Discover how gay men shaped modern tattooing through Rudi Inhelder's collection. bit.ly/4ntrgpx
📅 26 July: Dive into rare flash, fetish materials & slides with tattoo legends. bit.ly/4ntrb5d
#TattooHistory
📅 23 July: Discover how gay men shaped modern tattooing through Rudi Inhelder's collection. bit.ly/4ntrgpx
📅 26 July: Dive into rare flash, fetish materials & slides with tattoo legends. bit.ly/4ntrb5d
#TattooHistory
250723 Tattoo history thorugh gay eyes: Rudi Inhelder's collection | Bishopsgate Institute
In this talk, based on archival material held at the Bishopsgate Institute, Matt will discuss the central role that the organisational strategies and neces
bit.ly
July 17, 2025 at 8:52 AM
🖋️ Queer ink & radical bodies.
📅 23 July: Discover how gay men shaped modern tattooing through Rudi Inhelder's collection. bit.ly/4ntrgpx
📅 26 July: Dive into rare flash, fetish materials & slides with tattoo legends. bit.ly/4ntrb5d
#TattooHistory
📅 23 July: Discover how gay men shaped modern tattooing through Rudi Inhelder's collection. bit.ly/4ntrgpx
📅 26 July: Dive into rare flash, fetish materials & slides with tattoo legends. bit.ly/4ntrb5d
#TattooHistory
IMO, most of the issues point to poor/careless editing by PNAS, a lack of reference checks, and either ignorance or omission of evidence contrary to their hypothesis by the authors. The article shouldn't have made it past review based on these problems.
#TattooHistory #badhistory #archaeology Fin/🧵
#TattooHistory #badhistory #archaeology Fin/🧵
January 20, 2025 at 3:28 PM
IMO, most of the issues point to poor/careless editing by PNAS, a lack of reference checks, and either ignorance or omission of evidence contrary to their hypothesis by the authors. The article shouldn't have made it past review based on these problems.
#TattooHistory #badhistory #archaeology Fin/🧵
#TattooHistory #badhistory #archaeology Fin/🧵
In recent weeks a whole bunch of new papers have been published in areas that are important to my research - with some amazing new insights ... and disappointments. One of my biggest let-downs has been the widely-shared article on ancient Peruvian #TattooHistory (www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...). 1/🧵
Hidden artistic complexity of Peru’s Chancay culture discovered in tattoos by laser-stimulated fluorescence | PNAS
Tattoos were a prevalent art form in pre-Hispanic South America exemplified by mummified
human remains with preserved skin decoration that reflects...
www.pnas.org
January 20, 2025 at 2:13 PM
In recent weeks a whole bunch of new papers have been published in areas that are important to my research - with some amazing new insights ... and disappointments. One of my biggest let-downs has been the widely-shared article on ancient Peruvian #TattooHistory (www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...). 1/🧵
PNAS methodology seems haphazard given the central claim of tattoo precision: "Mummies...were examined using a handheld UV flashlight...Some mummies were encased and inaccessible for scale bar placement, so in these specimens, the scale was estimated using focus and distance.”
#TattooHistory 4/🧵
#TattooHistory 4/🧵
January 20, 2025 at 3:10 PM
PNAS methodology seems haphazard given the central claim of tattoo precision: "Mummies...were examined using a handheld UV flashlight...Some mummies were encased and inaccessible for scale bar placement, so in these specimens, the scale was estimated using focus and distance.”
#TattooHistory 4/🧵
#TattooHistory 4/🧵