Vintage Tattoo Photos
Decades ago tattooed men and women would travel with carnival freak shows across the globe; now tattoos are as common as pierced ears. I have the privilege of knowing some of the most talented tattoo artists in Columbus and their work can be seen on bodies all over the city. I will never get a tattoo myself but I will always be a huge admirer of those who do.
These images have inspired tattoo artists for generations. They allow us to witness the progression of tattooing and how the art form has changed over the years.
Check more images after the jump…
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that last dude looks rowdy
April 11, 2009 at 11:42 am
yeah, last dude for sure
April 11, 2009 at 12:19 pm
the dude with the “our father” prayer would fuck shit up
April 11, 2009 at 2:00 pm
The kid with the sailor cap and eagle on his chest has a booze panther on his arm. Ohh fuck yeah.
April 11, 2009 at 3:43 pm
so the takeaway here is that tattoo art has culminated with the onomatopoeic “grrr”?
April 11, 2009 at 9:07 pm
or was it danny glover?
April 11, 2009 at 9:08 pm
I think it’s Danny Glover.
April 12, 2009 at 1:15 pm