Professor Charles Wagner's Tattoo Studio, New York City, circa 1910
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This image depicts "Professor" Charlie Wagner's Black Eye Barbershop and Tattoo Studio. Tattoo shops began to open in the Bowery district of New York City in the mid-19th century, fueled by the expendable income of navy men. Bar brawls were common in the entertainment district; tattoo shops offered the "black eyes made natural" service through makeup application, compresses--and leeches.
This image depicts "Professor" Charlie Wagner's Black Eye Barbershop and Tattoo Studio. Tattoo shops began to open in the Bowery district of New York City in the mid-19th century, fueled by the expendable income of navy men. Bar brawls were common in the entertainment district; tattoo shops offered the "black eyes made natural" service through makeup application, compresses--and leeches.
Artifact
Postcard
Subject Date
circa 1910
Creators
Unknown
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
81.98.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Mounting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 3.313 in
Width: 5.375 in
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