an exploration in freesurfing, voyages, culture & stunning beauties. the exploits of geniuses ...
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most of them arent mine, though some are, i hope you find inspiration in them as well. i am truely grateful ...
thank you to all ...

Sunday, August 12, 2012

ink, art & time. traditional tattoos - imagery archive



  in 1951, a LIFE magazine article featured a shirtless King Frederik IX - a former sailor himself - showing off his physique and his extensive collection of tattoos, which included the handiwork of Tattoo Ole.







 Tattoo Jack in nyhavn shop ...




 Franklin Paul Rogers tattooing a girl believed to be his wife, Helen-- circa 1936.



Dansk ...

Doc Forbes...



brothers ... great style ...

the Legendary August "Cap" Coleman's Tattoo parlor in Norfolk, Virginia --1936. photo by William T. Radcliffe









"cap" Coleman at his tattoo shop - photo by William T. Radcliffe



 Danish Tattooing, Dansk Tatovering ... great, great book and insight from Jon Nordstrom. - http://www.nordstromsforlag.dk/

 point and pick ...


parting words from Sailor Jerry ...

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