Tattoo Archive

Dec 2023

One of the only tattoo establishments that I do and will ever trust to permanently mark my skin.Walking into the fresh, bright, clean front room, you are surrounded by the most amazing tattoo history. Chuck is so kind and full of knowledge; you really will want to sit and listen to him for hours. The hall is lined with some amazing books from Book Mistress and Harriet is the sweetest lady. And behind the little half door is shop security, Moose. He's so cute ?.Johnny has done many, many tattoos on me and I've never had a complaint. Every time, I'm more amazed by his artwork and wear it proudly. Living in another state and constantly being asked "Who did it? Where?" every...read full review

Oct 2022

If you have any interest in body decoration and find it’s history as fascinating as I do, you will absolutely love the Tattoo Archive! It’s a museum of all things tattoo, and it’s resident historian, CW Eldridge is an expert with fascinating stories to share. Check him out on Netflix’s documentary series “Explained” season 1 (episode with the obvious title: TATTOO). His partner in crime and in life, Harriet, is the “Book Mistress,” proprietress of a rare tattoo book mail order business housed at the same address. The two are a salt of the earth couple with easy smiles and generous attitudes. Before Covid they started the Tattoo Historical Society annual...read full review

Sep 2022

Excellent service by Adam Montegut. He is such a creative artist and his attention to detail is incomparable. The Tattoo Archive is clean, beautiful and truly an interesting place to visit. Check them out! Cover up, foo dog and new design. Next is to retouch the top portion. ?? on point!