Tattooing Collection

The Military Tattoo, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Tattooed Victorian lady, 1897
An example of American tattoo work on a Mrs. Williams. Date: 1897

Sinbad The Sailor. Middlesbrough Date: 1970s

Maori Chieftain, New Zealand. Date: circa 1910s

Prince George having a tattoo, Japan 1881
" Everybody, it seemed, tattooed, whether belonging to the ward-room, gun-room, or lower deck, including, of course, both the Princes

Shaman mask, Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia (B. C. ), Canada, North America
Shaman mask, Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia (B.C.), Canada, North America

Japanese Tattoo C1900
A TATTOOED JAPANESE MAN Tattooing of this complex and highly-coloured type was at one time not uncommon in Japan

Victorian Scrap - Tattooing - an old custom in the navy. late 19th century

Maori statue with Moko facial tattoo, New Zealand, Pacific

Joseph Daugherty, aged 14, showing off some of his 60 tattoos. Joseph and thirty fellow pupils at Shotton Hall County Modern School, County Durham

Joseph Daugherty, aged 14, showing off some of his 60 tattoos. Joseph and thirty fellow pupils at Shotton Hall County Modern School, County Durham

Joseph Daugherty, aged 14, showing off some of his 60 tattoos. Joseph and thirty fellow pupils at Shotton Hall County Modern School, County Durham

The dangers of getting a personal tattoo
" First of All, Mary, theres something awful I must get off my chest." The dangers of getting a personal tattoo - A dapper gent has to admit to a previous romantic liason to his new young

Portrait of a woman showing images tattooed or painted on he

Snake Tattoo
The latest craze for feminine beauty is the tattooing of the back with serpents, butterflies, etc. This picture was taken in a London salon. Date: 1929

Electric Tattooer
Max O Reilly, of New York, invents an electric tattooing pen which is not only faster than the manual method, but also less painful

Tattooist, Samoa
TATTOOING IN SAMOA A Matai (= tattooer) works on a young man : he does about 40 cm2 in an hours session, continued at intervals till the operation is completed

Tattooing - Drunk Tattooist has got carried away
Tattooing - Drunk Tattooist (Professor Smith) has got carried away... " Its taking you a long time to write I love Annie !" Date: circa 1920s

Portrait of a tattooed man, c.1889 (photo)
7078841 Portrait of a tattooed man, c.1889 (photo); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures .

A man from Nuku Hiva Island with tattoos on his body, 1813 (engraving and watercolour)
FIA5635309 A man from Nuku Hiva Island with tattoos on his body, 1813 (engraving and watercolour); Musee du Quai Branly et des Arts Premiers, Paris

Gun-galloping at the Royal Tournament (engraving)
8631433 Gun-galloping at the Royal Tournament (engraving) by Wood, Stanley L. (1866-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gun-galloping at the Royal Tournament)

A Woman from the Land of Eskimos, 1826 (oil on fabric)
XOS5879728 A Woman from the Land of Eskimos, 1826 (oil on fabric) by Cogniet, Leon (1794-1880); 62.9x57.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Leon Cogniet).

Cabinet Card of a tattooed woman, "Belle femme Avec Tattouages", Paris c.1890 (photo)
5910504 Cabinet Card of a tattooed woman, "Belle femme Avec Tattouages", Paris c.1890 (photo); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures .

A Maori Chief from New Zealand. The tattoo on his face is not quite complete
3033718 A Maori Chief from New Zealand. The tattoo on his face is not quite complete, but the grooves in the skin produced by the peculiar method of Maori tattooing are very distinct

Woman Mondurucu, native of Brazil, 1868 (engraving)
7295217 Woman Mondurucu, native of Brazil, 1868 (engraving); Private Collection; Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

A British naval officer from HMS 'Inconstant' being tattooed in Nagazaki during the ship's couirtesy visit
2604792 A British naval officer from HMS 'Inconstant' being tattooed in Nagazaki during the ship's couirtesy visit to Japan

Incident at the Royal Military Tournament, London (engraving)
8631452 Incident at the Royal Military Tournament, London (engraving) by Calderon, William Frank (1865-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Incident at the Royal Military Tournament, London)

A Tattooed cow (litho)
8634765 A Tattooed cow (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tattooed cow. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1913.); © Look and Learn.

"First of All, Mary, There's Something Awful I Must Get off My Chest" (colour litho)
8656943 "First of All, Mary, There's Something Awful I Must Get off My Chest" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "First of All, Mary)

Illustration of a Nukagiva Man Making Tattoos on Another Man's Body, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe

Dayak couple in traditional dress and tattoos, c. 1920 (b / w photo)
DGC437476 Dayak couple in traditional dress and tattoos, c.1920 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: the Dayak or Dyak are a people indigenous to Borneo; tattooing is a very important)

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TATTOO HEARTS OF JESUS ​​AND MARY, 1894
7206128 TATTOO HEARTS OF JESUS ​​AND MARY, 1894; (add.info.: CRIMINAL ANTHROPOLOGY Hearts of Jesus and Mary united by a crowned festoon)

La Bella Angora, Queen of the Tattoed (b / w photo)
3639191 La Bella Angora, Queen of the Tattoed (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Bella Angora)

Meeting of The Guild of Tattoo Artists, London. 25th October 1966

Tattooed housewives of Coventry. Mona O Brien shows the scar on her face where she has had an anchor tattoo removed. 12th March 1964

Tattooed housewives of Coventry. Mrs Dorothy Randall (left) and Mrs Christina O Brien show off their body art. 12th March 1964

The tattoo
Christophe Debon

Dance of the N. W. Indians, at the Mission of St. Jose de California, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673223 Dance of the N.W. Indians, at the Mission of St. Jose de California, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

North American Indian performing Buffalo Bull Dance, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673237 North American Indian performing Buffalo Bull Dance, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

San Jose de California, Nueva, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673226 San Jose de California, Nueva, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

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A tatooed Ifugao of Kababuyan district, 1910 (b/w photo)
7128988 A tatooed Ifugao of Kababuyan district, 1910 (b/w photo) by Barton, Roy (1883-1947); Natural History Museum, Banaue, Philippines; (add.info.: A tatooed Ifugao of Kababuyan district, 1910)

La Bayadere: young Hindu woman with tattoos on her face, c. 1850 (engraving)
7298957 La Bayadere: young Hindu woman with tattoos on her face, c.1850 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: La Bayadere)

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"Tattooing: A Journey Through History and Culture" Step into the fascinating world as we explore its rich history and diverse cultural significance. From the mesmerizing Military Tattoo to the elegant Victorian lady adorned with ink in 1897, tattoos have long been a form of self-expression. Travel to New Zealand and witness the intricate Maori facial tattoos worn proudly by chieftains, symbolizing their status and heritage. Even Prince George himself embraced this ancient tradition during his visit to Japan in 1881, showcasing the global reach of tattoo artistry. Delve into Victorian scrapbooks that document tattooing as an old custom, capturing society's fascination with body art throughout time. Marvel at a Shaman mask from Queen Charlotte Islands in British Columbia, Canada - a testament to how indigenous cultures incorporated tattoos into their spiritual practices. Experience Japanese tattoo culture circa 1900, where vibrant designs transformed bodies into living canvases. Admire statues depicting Maori warriors with Moko facial tattoos, reflecting their bravery and identity. But not all tales are glamorous; Sinbad The Sailor reminds us that even in Middlesbrough, there is beauty in unexpected places. And let's not forget cautionary tales like "Drunk Tattooist has got carried away, " highlighting the importance of choosing reputable artists for personal tattoos. Lastly, consider the dangers associated with getting a personal tattoo – it's essential to prioritize safety and hygiene when undergoing such procedures. However you choose to express yourself through inked images on your skin or painted ones on canvas or paper like our portrait woman does – embrace your unique story. Tattooing is more than just body art; it represents centuries of human creativity, cultural traditions, and individual narratives etched onto our very beings.