Sailor Ink: Tattoos and the U.S. Navy
Date and Time
Saturday Sep 25, 2021
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Saturday, September 25, 2021, 1:00-2:00pm
Location
National Museum of the American Sailor - Building 42, 2531 Sheridan Road, Great Lakes, IL 60088
Fees/Admission
This is a free event.
Website
https://www.history.navy.mil/content/history/museums/nmas/news-and-events/events/sailor-ink.html
Contact Information
(847) 688-3154
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Description
Have you ever wondered why sailors have tattoos of pigs and chickens? How about the "Hold Fast" tattoos across a sailor's knuckles? The history of tattoos is closely intertwined with maritime history, including that of the U.S. Navy.
In this presentation, tattoo historian Dr. Anna Friedman dives deep into the fascinating history of naval tattoos. Using an array of historical images, Dr. Friedman shares the deep nautical roots of tattoos and the meaning behind the famous flash.