Decorative bodies: the significance of convicts' tattoos.(Fatal Shores): An article from: Journal of Australian Studies

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From the supplier: Male and female convicts arriving in Australia in 1831 acquired tattoos for several purposes. Some men appear to have been motivated by the decorative aspect, although they often chose to be tattooed with their name or initials. Women did not seem to be interested in the decorative aspect. Both groups used tattoos to make statements about their lives and identities.

Citation Details
Title: Decorative bodies: the significance of convicts' tattoos.(Fatal Shores)
Author: David Kent
Publication:Journal of Australian Studies (Refereed)
Date: June 1, 1997
Publisher: University of Queensland Press
Issue: n53 Page: p78(11)

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