About This Item

  • Title[Grecco Bros. Tattooing]
  • Call NumberHERZ_0278
  • Cite AsIrving I. Herzberg photograph collection, Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
  • SummaryClose-up of entrance of Grecco Bros. Tattooing at 3057 Surf Avenue in Coney Island; large sign over entrance and several smaller signs including "World famous experts," "Sanitary, guaranteed, no waiting," and "Handwriting analyzed, readings in 7 languages;" portion of attached building on far left.
  • Date1961
  • Formatstill image
  • Physical Description1 photographic print : black & white, gelatin silver ; 8 x 10 in.
  • Genregelatin silver printsphotographic prints
  • NoteOn verso: photographer's stamp. Date taken from inscription on verso: "Before closing of all tattoo places, Nov. 1st, 1961." Title supplied by cataloger.
  • CreatorHerzberg, Irving I. [photographer]
  • SubjectSigns [lctgm] ; Tattooing
  • CollectionIrving I. Herzberg photograph collection
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  • PlaceBrooklyn (New York, N.Y.)Coney Island (New York, N.Y.)
  • RightsCopyright restrictions apply to the use of this work. For more information or to obtain a reproduction of this work, contact the Center for Brooklyn History at Brooklyn Public Library.