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Maud Wagner
American circus performer and tattoo artist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Maud Stevens Wagner (February 12, 1877 – January 30, 1961) was an American circus performer. She was the first known female tattoo artist in the United States. She was one of the last people to make tattoos while never using a tattoo machine.
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![]() Maud Wagner in c. 1907 | |
Born | Maud Stevens (1877-02-12)February 12, 1877 Emporia, Kansas, U.S. |
Died | January 30, 1961(1961-01-30) (aged 83) Lawton, Oklahoma, U.S. |
Known for | First female tattoo artist in the United States |
Spouse | Gus Wagner |
Children | 2 |
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