Northwest Tattoo Museum
& Tattooing
208-665-6565
2934 North Government Way, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815
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KOBEL PHOTOS FROM THE NORTHWEST TATTOO MUSEUM ARCHIVES
By Jay Brown - Founder/Curator/Historian at the Northwest Tattoo Museum
Step into the world of tattooing in the days of yore as recorded and distributed in photographs. Bernard Kobel collected and sold over 1700 tattoo related photos from the 1930's-1960's. In this beautiful Hardbound Limited Edition Signed and Numbered, edition you will find a detailed history of Kobel's life, complete with a historical background. Over 172 pages, printed on 80lb glossy, featuring 130+ pages of his photos, Life sized 5x7, with Kobels descriptions from his catalog word for word. There are also bonus photos in the back. We are making this Limited Edition Hardbound version, signed and numbered of only 100 copies, Public Release Was at the 7 Feathers Tattoo Expo in Canyonville, Oregon. There are about 56 left. GET YOURS BEFORE THEY ARE GONE!! WHEN THEY ARE GONE THEY ARE GONE!! NO REPRINTS ON THIS ONE
Available Now!!
$80 + $8 shipping
MUSEUM MEMBERSHIP & MERCHANDISE
The Northwest Tattoo Museum Benefit Flash Set
There are only 250 of these history making sets; so be sure to get yours before they are gone....
70 different tattoo artists came together lending their talents to help benefit the NTM. Each artist is represented by one design. 70 designs by 70 artists on 12 pages. Featuring artists like: Andy Bolin, Jennie Peace, Ray Youngman, Jodi Griffin, Jeremy Youngman, Aaron Bell, Ahren Bloomquist, Adam Lauricello, Nick Ackman, Jeanie Newby, Jeff Groom, Eddy Svetich, Hero, Joel Valkner, Charissa Eller Doughty, Wade Elder, Donnie Irish, Tony Eterno, Izzy LaPlante and many more exceptional artists. All proceeds go to the Museum!
70 designs, 70 artists, 12 full color pages
$120 + shipping
Books
Flash Sheets, Sets and Prints
1930's Chicago Tattoo Supply House Sheet Print
This is a Print of a 1930's 11"x 14" production flash sheet sold by the Chicago Tattoo Supply House. This sheet is from Series A, #1. There are some great Iconic designs from the era but the center piece for this sheet is the Gypsy Girl in the center. Printed on High Quality Paper. Add this beauty to your collection.
$20 + Shipping
1950's RW Cleaveland Flash Print *Battle Royal*
This is a 10"x 16" High Quality Print on Heavy Stock***the Original is on display at the Northwest Tattoo Museum and is part of the NTM Collection***this is a Limited Run***
$30 + Shipping
Carol "Smokey" Nightingale Flash Print
Here we have a print of sheet of flash from the Northwest Tattoo Museum Collection by Washington D.C. Tattooist Carol "Smokey" Nightingale circa 1960's. This is Flash Sheet number 13. This sheet has some excellent classic American Traditional Designs. This sheet is originally oversized and printed 16x20
$40 + Shipping
Zeis Production Flash Print
these sheets came in black & white, with some blackwork shading
then the artist would painted by the Tattooist. This version has been painted
part of the Rosini Collection
Painted Zeis Production Flash Print
Here we have a print of a Zeis Production Sheet Print
these sheet were originally sent out black & white, and then the artist would paint them in. Here is a great sheet of cowgirls that was painted. Printed on high quality paper. 11x14
$20 + shipping
Here we have a print of a flash sheet done by "Painless" Nell Bowen. This is from the original sheet from the NTM collection with some great iconic images handpainted in tradional colors. this print comes 11x14 on quality stock, included as a bonus we will send a print of a photo of one of Nell's shops
"Painless" Nell Bowen Flash Sheet Print
Here we have a Beautiful Print of a "Painless" Nell Bowen flash sheet from the 1940's-50's. This sheet has some beautiful iconic tattoo images. Hand Painted by Nell herself. All original designs, not seen like this before with her signature yellow outline around each design to make them pop. Perfect for your shop walls.
$30 + shipping
1940's Unknown Artist Poster Print
Here we have a 1940's era flash board, the original is painted on canvas and has rivets on all 4 corners which could mean the artist could have been a traveling artist. A Beautiful Gypsy Girl and other Patriotic images. We have 3 other boards in the Museum's collection, this is a small poster sized print.
$40 + shipping
Unknown Artist Porkchop Sheet c.1978 print
Sailing Ship by Jay Brown 9x12 print
Northwest Tattoo Museum T-Shirt
Zeis Battle Royale Design
This design with an Eagle, Dragon and Snake is a Classic Design based on the 1947 Zeis "Tattooing the World Over's" Back Cover with a Battle Royale on it. This Great design is Now Available.
SIZES AVAILABLE: XS, S, M, LG, 2X(sold out)
LARGER SIZES AVAILABLE BY CUSTOM ORDER
$20 + Shipping
MUSEUM MEMBERSHIP DOANTION LEVELS
Museum Membership:
Become a Museum Member and Facilitate this Endeavor. Members will receive newsletters, prints, t-shirts, photos, etc for contributions. Feel free to donate via PayPal, Venmo, and Credit Card, Money order or contact the museum for alternate payment methods.
Membership Donation Levels:
Bronze..................$25
Sliver....................$50
Gold......................$100
Diamond..............$500
Monetary Donation Gift:
Make a donation to the NTM and help preserve tattoo history. Amount does not matter.
Donations of Items:
We accept donations of historic and vintage tattoo and tattoo-related objects, such as: ads, letters, catalogues, photos, flash sheets, machines, tubes and needles, power units, acetate and celluloid stencils, show cards and business cards, etc., no matter how large or small. No matter what the condition.
Thank You!
Historical Tattoo Items
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