Tattoo machine

This is one of the history objects in our collection.

Object Detail

Description
Tattoo machine: ballpoint pen shaft with needle wrapped in black electrical tape & bound to motor. Black wire from motor attached to white wire with brass circular piece attached, offset spindle from motor turns shaft to drive needle in & out. 4 matchsticks pushed in beside pen & tape.
Accession number
15075/32

Colours

Subject auto tags

Classifications

Gun, Tattoo Animal Husbandry T&E T&E For Materials Nomenclature

Collection Types

Tattooing Occupational History

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