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Author:
Osterud, Amelia Klem.
Title:
The tattooed lady : a history / Amelia Klem Osterud.
Edition:
Second edtion.
Publisher:
Taylor Trade Publishing,
Copyright Date:
2014
Description:
154 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Subject:
Tattooing--Social aspects--United States.
Tattooed people--United States--Social conditions.
Working class women--United States--Social conditions.
Sideshows--United States.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Their place in tattoo history -- The tattooed lady -- The day the circus came to town -- Choices and control -- The legacy.
Summary:
Explores tattoo origins, women's labor history, circus life and the stories of several women from the late 19th century through the early 20th century who covered their bodies with tattoos and traveled the country, performing nearly nude for all to see. Includes information on Irene Woodward, Nora Hildebrandt, Artoria Gibbons, Betty Broadbent, Jean Furella Carroll, Ethel Martin, Emma de Burgh and others. Also includes some modern performers.
ISBN:
1589799968
9781589799967
Locations:
UXAX826 -- St. Ambrose University Library (Davenport)
BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)
KWPE446 -- Mount Pleasant Public Library (Mount Pleasant)

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