Lecture: Amelia Klem Osterud, Living Picture Galleries: Tattooed Ladies & Material Culture

In a time when it was scandalous to show one’s ankles, a small number of women covered their bodies in tattoos and traveled the country performing nearly nude on carnival stages. They created elaborate backstories that enticed audiences, but little was known about their real lives - until now. Find out what inspired the women to join the sideshow circuit, learn about the social history of tattoos, and more.

Sponsored by the UW-Madison Material Culture Program.