Charlie Wagner, King of Bowery Tattooers

Charlie Wagner (born Wiegner) was one of the most widely recognized American tattoo artists of the twentieth century. Hailed as the dean of tattooers on the New York Bowery, his longstanding tattoo career spanned from the turn of the century until his death in the early 1950s.

Vintage American Tattoo Artist Charlie Wagner Magazine Article

The Glory days of tattooing

Tattoo Ink: How It Got Under New York's Skin - The New York Times

Charlie Wagner's tattoo shop

Charlie Wagner - Flash from the Bowery

Tattoo Pioneers: Charlie Wagner — BLACK WIDOW TATTOO

A Touch of Tattoo History on Charlie Wagner from Bikernet

Vintage American Tattoo Artist Charlie Wagner Magazine Article

A Touch of Tattoo History on Charlie Wagner from Bikernet

Charlie Wagner's 'Chatham Electric Tattooing' Enterprise

This sheet is the closest to the original sheet as could be possibly made. colors on this one are amazing.

charles charlie wagner antique tattoo bowery card photo nyc NY 8x10 giclee print