Chasing Ghosts Print 3 – Ralph Johnstone Back Tattoo, 13 W Harrison, Chicago, Late 1950s

Ralph Johnstone back taken at 13 W Harrison  Chicago late 1950s Chasing Ghosts Print 3 features a historic photograph of Ralph Johnstone photographed from the back at 13 W Harrison in Chicago in the late 1950s. The image highlights extensive back tattoo work, offering a detailed view of composition, scale, and placement characteristic of the period. Part of the Chasing Ghosts series, this print reflects the history and culture of tattooing through archival imagery. The photograph provides insight into full-body tattooing and the visual impact of large-scale work within the context of a working Chicago tattoo shop. Printed as a high-quality art print, this piece is well suited for collectors of tattoo history, vintage imagery, and traditional tattoo culture. Browse the full Chasing Ghosts print series here.