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James E. Conway, “Tattoo Design Book”, United States, c. 1895, Ink on paper in oiled buckram bi…
Tattoo Design Book: Tattooing on the Arm
James E. Conway, “Tattoo Design Book”, United States, c. 1895, Ink on paper in oiled buckram bi…
James E. Conway, “Tattoo Design Book”, United States, c. 1895, Ink on paper in oiled buckram binding, 7 1/4 × 4 1/2 × 1/4 in., Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, Gift of Harvey and Isobel Kahn, 2004.21.1. Photo by American Folk Art Museum.
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Tattoo Design Book: Tattooing on the Arm

Datec. 1895
Place/RegionUnited States
MediumInk on paper in oiled buckram binding
Dimensions7 1/4 × 4 1/2 × 1/4"
Credit LineGift of Harvey and Isobel Kahn
Accession number2004.21.1
CopyrightCopyright for this work is under review.
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