Posts Tagged "Northwest Tattoo History"

There are 2 results found

Slim Lewis: Elephant Trainer-Tattooer

Slim Lewis: Elephant Trainer-Tattooer Researched & Written by Carmen Nyssen Pacific Northwest tattoo artist, George Washington “Slim” Lewis (1911-1981), ranked among numerous tattoo artists whose careers intermingled with the world of circuses and sideshows. In 1927, at age 16, Slim […]

Bert Grimm

Bert Grimm Written & Researched by Carmen Nyssen Born: February 8, 1900 Springfield, Greene, MODied: June 15, 1985 Warrenton, Clatsop, ORBurial: Ocean View Cemetery, Warrenton, Clatsop, OR Bert Grimm, born Edward Cecil Reardon, endures as an outstanding figure in American tattoo history. Over an […]