The tattoo design that you either have or are looking for, has particular meaning to you but it also has a history that you might not be aware of. Do you know the history of your tattoo design? Every design has meaning and a history. Have you ever wondered how tattoo designs started in America? If so, take a ride with me in the way-back machine.
A long time ago, tattooed Polynesian natives were taken to Europe and later brought to the United States and put on display at world’s fairs. This took place in the late 1800′s.
In the U.S. we took the tattoo design and changed its theme from exotic designs to patriotism. Tattoos were very popular with our military men. Read the rest of this entry »
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