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Inramningstjänst (Kräver separat köp av ram) som tavelram från Historly – ramdetalj

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Tattooed Skull as a historic Gothenburg poster from Historly – with white border and title
Close-up of 230 g museum-quality paper – the paper on which Tattooed Skull is printed
Tattooed Skull as a historic Gothenburg poster from Historly – full view without white border
Tattooed Skull as a historic Gothenburg poster from Historly – with white border without title
Tattooed Skull as a historic Gothenburg poster from Historly – with white border and title
Close-up of 230 g museum-quality paper – the paper on which Tattooed Skull is printed
Tattooed Skull as a historic Gothenburg poster from Historly – full view without white border
Tattooed Skull as a historic Gothenburg poster from Historly – with white border without title

Tattoo skull

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From the archive
From the archive
A Name with a Caveat
The archive caption identifies Carl Gustafsson, known as Tatueringskalle, but a note from the donor claims that the tattooist is instead Axel Wilhelm Johansson. That small reservation makes the photograph an example of how identities can remain disputed even after an image has entered a museum collection.
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Poster with a vintage photograph from the 1920s. In the photo we see a man being tattooed by Carl Gustafsson, also known as Tatueringskalle . Carl worked in the maritime city of Gothenburg and was a very popular tattoo artist around 1920-1940.

The art of tattooing is in all respects an ancient tradition. The oldest preserved person found (who was tattooed) was more than 5000 years old and emerged from the ice in 1972. The more modern history of tattoos begins around the 18th century when explorers from Europe visited Polynesia. Among these explorers some acquired tattoos and the practice spread among sailors.

In Sweden, Doc Forest is considered to be the one who introduced the serious tattoo. In 1972, he opened his tattoo studio (and the first to receive regulatory approval) after working as a sailor and tattooing as a hobby for more than 1 decade.

Photographer: Unknown | Created: 1920s.

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Our posters are printed on matte, museum-quality paper weighing 230 gsm, with a subtle texture that gives the motif remarkable depth and vibrant color reproduction. Thanks to the paper’s exceptional quality, you can expect durability of up to 60 years if you avoid strong sunlight or other strain.

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