Philadelphia Mighty Warship Olympia Tattoo Convention

Philadelphia Tattoo Convention
October 16th - 18th 2009
Mighty Warship Olympia

Come get tattooed on the Mighty Warship Olympia and check out the Skin & Bones tattoo exhibit! Tattooes in the Life of the American Sailor!

In possibly the only event of its kind, some 50 tattooists from around the country skilled in the art of American Traditional tattoos the style favored by early 20th century sailors will gather aboard the 1892 National Historic Landmark Cruiser Olympia , Admiral Deweys flagship in the Spanish-American War for a unique boutique tattoo festival. The Museums Balcony Tent will also feature vendors selling tattoo memorabilia and clothing, a traditional vaudeville sideshow, tattoo contests, an art show of original tattoo watercolor paintings, and refreshments for purchase. Patrons can tour Skin & Bones, enjoy the festivities under the tent, and get inked by their artist of choice on Olympia. The festival, sponsored by the Seaport and Philadelphia Eddies 621 Tattoo.

Tattoos have been done on the decks of the Olympia since 1895. The famous photograph of William Reader tattooing fellow sailors was taken aboard Olympia in 1899. Photo: Frances Benjamin Johnston, 1899

Be like the sailors of the past and get tattooed aboard Olympia




Show Times

Friday 2 PM - 10 PM
Saturday 12 PM - 10 PM
Sunday 12 PM - 8 PM

Tickets Prices
$20 per day $40 for the weekend

Category:

Entertainment

Tags:

• Philadelphia
• Mighty
• Warship
• Olympia
• Tattoo
• Convention