Franklin Paul Rogers
| Franklin Paul Rogers | |
|---|---|
| Born |
09 September 1905 Bryson City, North Carolina |
| Died |
27 February 1990 Jacksonville, Florida |
| Burial place |
Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery Chesapeake, Virginia. |
| Occupation | Tattoo artist |
| Spouse(s) | Helen G. Rogers |
Franklin Paul Rogers was an American tattoo artist. He trained under Cap Coleman in Norfolk, Virginia from 1945-1950.[1] He designed tattoo machines, which he called "irons", a term he coined that is used in the industry. In his early life, he was in the traveling circus. He is buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Chesapeake, Virginia.
References
- ↑ Gibson, Kelly. "A Short History of Military Tattoos", VFW Magazine, vol 103, no. 10 (August 2016), p. 46.
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