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.

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

Relics from the Past: Photograph of Charlie Wagner, 6-Tracks from

Charlie Wagner - Flash from the Bowery

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

Charlie Wagner

ARTWORLD CONFIDENTIAL

Charlie Wagner's 'Chatham Electric Tattooing' Enterprise

Tattoo History in the United States—How They Became a Thing

Ed Smith - LIFT TRUCKS