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.

Charlie Wagner - Flash from the Bowery

Charlie Wagner

Charlie Wagner's 'Chatham Electric Tattooing' Enterprise

A Touch of Tattoo History on Charlie Wagner from Bikernet

Vintage American Tattoo Artist Charlie Wagner Magazine Article

Charlie Wagner, the Inventor of Modern Tattooing

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

CAPT. DON'S CHARLIE WAGNER SONG

Vintage American Tattoo Artist Charlie Wagner Magazine Article

See the History of New York's Tattoo Culture in 10 Photographs