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Unknown Artist, Burmese Tattoo Design Sample Book, c. 1875

 Item — Box: OS 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: Series 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Tattoo Flash and Artwork Collection contains sheets of tattoo flash as well as artwork created for the purposes of display within tattoo studios in order to give customers ideas for potential tattoos as well as to demonstrate the artistic style and talents of the tattoo artist.

Dates

  • c. 1875

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.5 Linear Feet (One record box and one oversize box.)

Language of Materials

Burmese

Physical Description

Accordion fold paper manuscript (Burmese parabaik). Pages dyed black and illustrated in silver with accompanying text. Dimensions: 4.5 x 15 inches

Repository Details

Part of the Providence Public Library Repository

Contact:
150 Empire Street
Providence RI 02903 United States of America
401-455-8021