R.E. Ashwell: Harrisburg, PA

 Born in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania in 1901, Ashwell was a tattooer from the 1930s through the early 1960s, who, despite a somewhat elusive history, holds a place among America’s great twentieth century tattoo artists. Working as a trade laborer who held various positions while also tattooing, he was a hidden gem amongst the other practitioners of his day.

His flash embodies the functional, technical, and artistic aspects that defined a multifaceted, visually-oriented craft. With a career that spanned the Great Depression, at least two wars, and the accompanying waves of servicemen, Ashwell always had something to offer everyone – from roses and banners to military insignia and pop culture imagery. 

• 9" x 12"
• Heavy Hardcover Format 
• Debossed Cover
• Reinforced Binding
• 116 Full-Color Pages