1. History Of Tattooing
... were portrayed by "freak shows" of circuses (Midre). Tattooing was so poorly viewed by many that it went underground for many years to keep its harsh critics quiet (Midre). Chatham Square in New York City became the birthplace of American style tattooing. Samuel O"Riely opened up a shop there with his apprentice Charlie Wagner (Midre). Although not popular throughout the country, tattooing ... flourished in Chatham Square (Midre). As a result of the Great Depression, the center of tattooing moved to Coney Island, and soon enough other shops were being set up across the country (Midre). ...
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