History of Tattoos

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    Tattoo Timeline

  • Tattoos in Japan looked to as ART.

    Tattoos in Japan looked to as ART.
    Tattoos as an art began to grow in Japan.

  • Japan makes tattoos illegal.

    Japan makes tattoos illegal.
    Modern Meji Japanese make tattoos illegal.

  • James Cook brings up "tattoos."

    James Cook brings up "tattoos."
    James Cook makes reference to the word “tattoo”

  • Tattoos on the rise among Sailors and throughout Europe.

    Tattoos on the rise among Sailors and throughout Europe.
    Sailors and soldier popularize tattoos while an increase of tattoos popularize in Europe during the 19th century.

  • Tattooed Circus Acts

    Tattooed Circus Acts
    Circus brings out tattoos.

  • First American Tattoo Shop

    First American Tattoo Shop
    First American tattoo shops opens and British tattoo artists opens a studio.

  • Tattoos associated with prisoners.

    Tattoos associated with prisoners.
    Link between tattoos and French prisoner is made.

  • First Tattoo Machine

    First Tattoo Machine
    O’Reilly invents the first tattoo machine and become famous.

  • Tattoos during the Holocaust

    Tattoos during the Holocaust
    Jews were branded with tattoos during the Holocaust.

  • The Yakuza Arise

    The Yakuza Arise
    Japanese identify tattooing with the Yakuza Mafia.

  • Hippies embrace Tattoos

    Hippies embrace Tattoos
    Hippie movement bears tattoos.

  • No Tattoos in the BIG APPLE!

    No Tattoos in the BIG APPLE!
    New York outlawed tattoos after the Hepatitis outbreak.

  • Oklahoma hops on board.

    Oklahoma hops on board.
    Oklahoma becomes last state to legalize tattoos.