Martin Hildebrandt
| Martin Hildebrandt | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1825 |
| Died |
January 16, 1890 New York City Asylum for the Insane |
| Occupation | Tattoo artist |
| Spouse(s) | Mary |
Martin Hildebrandt was an early American tattoo artist. He is said to have opened the first tattoo parlor in New York City in 1846.[1][2] and started tattooing as early as 1859. He served as a soldier in the Army of the Potomac and was known for tattooing other sailors and soldiers, often as identification in case they were killed in action.
References
- ↑ Gibson, Kelly. "A Short History of Military Tattoos", VFW Magazine, vol 103, no. 10 (August 2016), p. 44.
- ↑ Pollak, Michael. "Tattooing Embraced Long Ago by New Yorkers", The New York Times, 10 July 2015. Retrieved 08 August 2016.
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