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.

Charlie Wagner's tattoo shop

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

Vintage American Tattoo Artist Charlie Wagner Magazine Article

The Glory days of tattooing

Vintage American Tattoo Artist Charlie Wagner Magazine Article

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

Vintage American Tattoo Artist Charlie Wagner Magazine Article

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