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Lot 265

[TATTOO]. Cliff Raven and Tatts Thomas Shop Ephemera Trio. [Chicago/ California], late 20th century. 

Estimate: $300 - $600
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[TATTOO]. MCCALOP, "Tatts" Thomas (American, 1901 - 1969) and INGRAM, Cliff Raven (American, 1932 - 2001). Cliff Raven and "Tatts" Thomas Shop Ephemera Trio. [Chicago/ California], late 20th century. Black and white photographic print featuring an image of the legendary tattoo artists Cliff Raven and Tatts Thomas while at their shared studio at #900 West Belmont Ave, in Chicago, Illinois. Along with a shared business card from the Belmont shop location and a business card for Cliff Raven's Tattoo Works LA and San Francisco locations. Photo 5 1/2 x 3 1/2".  

 

 

 

Condition

Toning with areas of foxing and darkening to cards. 

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