Sujets :
Tatouage - Histoire
Femmes tatouées
Exhibitions de phénomènes
Histoire des Sideshow - États-Unis
Marginalité
Culture populaire - États-Unis

Dépouillement du document :
1 Their Place in Tattoo History
2 The Tattooed Lady
3 The Day the circus Came to Town
4 Choices and Control
5 The Legacy

Résumé :
Living in a time when it was scandalous even to show a bit of ankle, a small number of courageous women covered their bodies in tattoos and traveled the country, performing nearly nude on carnival stages. These gutsy women spun amazing stories for captivated audiences about abductions and forced tattooing at the hands of savages, but little has been shared of their real lives. Though they spawned a cultural movement-almost a quarter of Americans now have tattoos-these women have largely faded into history. The Tattooed Lady uncovers the true stories behind these women, bringing them out of the sideshow realm and into their working class realities. Combining thorough research with more than a hundred historical photos, this updated second edition explores tattoo origins, women's history, circus lore, and includes even more personal and professional details from modern tattooed ladies. A fascinating read, The Tattooed Lady pays tribute to a group of unique and amazing women whose legacy lives on. [editor summary]

Collection : Bibliothèque de l'École nationale de cirque

Localisation : Bibliothèque

Cote : 391.650 82 O855t 2014

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