Language of Tatau, Ta Tatau, Tattoo Researched & Written by Carmen Forquer Nyssen The linguistic aspects of Polynesian tatau are an important consideration in fostering our understanding of the art form. The word tatau is linguistically potent as it pertains […]
Snakes in the Tattoo Biz: The X-Factor Researched & Written by Carmen Nyssen For a minute, put aside tattoo history’s themes of global culture, sailor traditions, and such. Consider snakes. They have a place. In my book, specifics in tattoo history are […]
Buzzworthy Tattoo History Projects: Illuminating Tattooing’s Past; Tattoo Historian Carmen Forquer Nyssen Tattoo Artist Grave Site Documentation: Commenced February 2006, 17 years ago: Diligently researched burial sites of tattoo artists, tattooed people, and related characters on Find A Grave. (Took […]
The Case of an Obscure Tattooer: Prof. J.L. Hayes By Carmen Nyssen In tattoo history, we often meet phrases like “obscure historical figure” and words like “ephemeral” (short-lived and out of reach). But such language is all a matter of perspective. […]
J.F. Barber: Tattoo Trade Professional By Carmen Nyssen Jesse Frederick Barber was a popular early tattoo artist-tattoo supplier, who made the most of business. As a professional, he understood the worth of engaging in many aspects of the trade, as well as, the […]
Samuel O’Reilly vs. Elmer Getchell Written & Researched by Carmen Nyssen At the turn of the century, a storm was brewing in the tattoo world. On April 19, 1899, New York City tattoo artist, Elmer Getchell, was served a subpoena and […]
Buzzworthy Tattoo History: Illuminating Tattooing’s Past Welcome! Buzzworthy Tattoo History features hard-earned, well-researched, original tattoo history, as well as, updates on relevant tattoo news, events, and projects, by Tattoo Historian Carmen Forquer Nyssen. See Tattoo Projects page for my otherwise […]
