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, King of Bowery Tattooers

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Charlie Wagner, King of Bowery Tattooers

The Death And Life Of the New York City Tattoo

Charlie Wagner - Flash from the Bowery

Charlie Wagner, Tattooer, On-the-air With Fred Allen

CAPT. DON'S CHARLIE WAGNER SONG

Charlie Wagner, Tattooer, On-the-air With Fred Allen

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

New York City's Inky History: Tattoos Throughout the Ages

A Touch of Tattoo History on Charlie Wagner from Bikernet

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