Fletcher defines tattooing as “…derived from a Polynesian word, tattau… which consists in the introduction under the cutaneous epidermis, at different depths, of coloring matter, in order to produce some design which will be of very long duration.” Table in Tattooing Among Civilized People by Robert Fletcher, 1883 One of the most entertaining texts I found was Tattooing Among Civilized People by Robert Fletcher, a paper read before the Anthropological Society of Washington in 1883. I got my first tattoo at 18 years old and have been collecting pieces ever since, adding up to my current total of 6.
In fact, a Harris poll in 2015 found that nearly half (47%) of those 18–35 years old reported they had a tattoo. I was pleased to discover several items providing various viewpoints on tattooing, a practice that has become mainstream, particularly in younger adults. One of the joys of working at the National Library of Medicine is the opportunity to connect some of my personal passions with our institution’s historical collections. Tattooing Among Civilized People by Robert Fletcher, 1883
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