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.

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

Charlie Wagner, Tattooer, On-the-air With Fred Allen

Charlie Wagner, the Inventor of Modern Tattooing

New York City's Inky History: Tattoos Throughout the Ages

A Touch of Tattoo History on Charlie Wagner from Bikernet

Vintage Tattoo Vintage Tattoo Flash Discovered in Attic Trunk

Vintage American Tattoo Artist Charlie Wagner Magazine Article

A Touch of Tattoo History on Charlie Wagner from Bikernet

Charlie Wagner's tattoo shop

Bowery

Prof. charles/charlie wagner production flash from late teens or early 1920s.

antique charlie charles wagner bowery nyc tattoo peacock rose flash 11x14 print

Tattoo Pioneers: Charlie Wagner — BLACK WIDOW TATTOO

Painless” Jack Tyron tattooed by Charlie Wagner and Lewis (Lew

Charlie Wagner, King of Bowery Tattooers

Charlie Wagner