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2001.41.2

Commercially made metal grip for a tattoo machine.

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2001.41.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Commercially made metal grip for a tattoo machine.
Long description
The grip is intended to be inserted into a tattoo machine and a tattoo needle is then inserted into the grip. The tattooist holds the grip when operating the machine.
Cultural groups
English
Person
Maker Unknown Maker
Field collector Bob Eagle Smith
PRM source Bob Eagle Smith
Date / Period
Date made: Circa 2000
Date collected
circa 2000
Acquisition information
Donated: 2001
Materials and processes
Material Metal
Dimensions
Length x Width: max 115 x 21 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2001.41.2

Search terms: Body Art, Tool, Tattooing Accessory, Body Art Accessory

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