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Tattooing

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

Dick Scott-Stewart Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0072
Scope and Contents

Slide transparencies created for the 'Fairground Snaps' book and later projects. The material in this archive is all of Scott-Stewart's work relating to fairs and circuses, particularly from an artistic and social angle. This collection covers all the field work completed by the artist in preparing his book, as well as trips following the publication.

Dates: 1970 - 1990

Marisa Carnesky Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0095
Scope and Contents

This collection contains research material, business records, grant applications, project planning documents, contracts, programmes, posters, handbills, newpaper cuttings and other records relating to Marisa Carnesky's career as a showwoman. The records comprise the production and travelling of Marisa's shows including Carnesky's Ghost train, SmutFest, Jewess Tattoess, Dragon Ladies, Chamber of Horrors, Dystopia, Magic War, The Incredible Bleeding Woman and Tarot Drome.

Dates: 1970 - 2010

Newspapers and Magazines Related to Tattoos, c1995 - 2001

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 14: Series 178G29
Reference code: 178G29.18
Scope and Contents

Collection of tattoo magazines and articles on tattoos containing photos of Marisa Carensky.

Dates: c1995 - 2001

Photographic Slides of tattooed people, 1985

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178C85.1224-1417
Scope and Contents

Colour slides of tattooed people posing for the camera and displaying themselves at the 1985 Tattoo Club of Great Britain’s annual convention in Newcastle taken by Dick Scott-Stewart.

Dates: 1985

Photographs, c1973 - 1989

 Series
Reference code: 178C85
Scope and Contents

Colour and black and white photographs and slides taken by Dick Scott-Stewart of various themes including fairgrounds, circus, boxing and wrestling, carnivals and art exhibitions and events.

Dates: c1973 - 1989

Photographs of Performers, Tattooed People and Wrestling and Boxing Fighters, c1980 - 1989

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178C85.1418-1438
Scope and Contents

Black and white photographs of boxers, wrestlers, the Chinese Circus and tattooed people taken by Dick Scott-Stewart.

Dates: c1980 - 1989

Tattoo Artist Leaflet, c1957

 Item
Reference code: 178Z22.10
Scope and Contents

Les Skuse, Bristol’s one and only Tattoo Artist leaflet. Black type on blue paper, black and white portrait of a man on top right corner, illustration of a bat on bottom section, history of the business on the front and recommendations on tattooing practices on reverse.

Dates: c1957

Testo Family Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0032
Scope and Contents

This collection comprises photographs, business records, articles, correspondence, newspaper cuttings, advertising material, family research and items of personal archive related to the Testo family history in the fairground and circus

Dates: 1898 - 1999

Various, c1898 - 1977

 Series
Reference code: 178Z22
Scope and Contents

Various items related to the Testo family and their business in the fairground.

Dates: c1898 - 1977