Sailor Jerry Collins
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Sailor Jerry Collins

1911-1973

Sailor Jerry was merchant marine/tattooer/machine builder the revolutionized modern tattooing with his ink and needle inventions. He also brought Asian tattooing into mainstream American tattooing. Best known for his "Bulldog" machine design.

Below are a few Dano machines built in the style of Sailor Jerry.

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