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Blackpool tattooist Harry Lever tattoos a client. The new craze is for television heroes
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Blackpool tattooist Harry Lever tattoos a client. The new craze is for television heroes
Blackpool tattooist Harry Lever tattoos a client. The new craze is for television heroes - lawman Cheyenne, Dan Mathews of Highway Patrol and Frank Ballinger of M Squad have all been popular. 29th July 1957
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Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Blackpool
Lancashire
England
DM L5519
Media ID 21834944
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1957 Tattoo Tattooist Tattoos Body Art
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In this print from 1957, we witness the skilled hands of Blackpool tattooist Harry Lever as he creates a work of art on his client's skin. The new trend sweeping through the town is none other than television heroes immortalized in ink. Lawman Cheyenne, Dan Mathews of Highway Patrol, and Frank Ballinger of M Squad have become popular choices among avid fans seeking to pay homage to their small screen idols. The image transports us back to a time when body art was still considered avant-garde and daring. As Lever carefully etches the intricate design onto his client's flesh, one can't help but marvel at the dedication and precision required for such an undertaking. Television has undoubtedly left its mark on society during this era, with viewers becoming deeply invested in these fictional characters who fought crime and brought justice into their living rooms every week. Lee Marvin's portrayal of tough-as-nails lawmen has particularly captured the imagination of many tattoo enthusiasts. This photograph serves as a nostalgic reminder of a bygone era when tattoos were not only symbols of rebellion but also expressions of admiration for beloved TV personalities. It captures both the craftsmanship involved in creating these permanent works of art and the cultural impact that television had on everyday life in mid-20th century Britain.
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