The Inked Perspective

A Brief History of Tattooing in America

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Jacob Gardner

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Author’s Note:

I decided to look into some of the major dates pertaining to tattooing. After all, everything has a history, so if I’m going to write about tattooing I should know the history behind the subject. In the timeline, you will find dates that mark some of the most significant dates in tattooing’s history.

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