Harold “Lefty” Liberty’s Electric Tattoo Machine

Harold “Lefty” Liberty’s Electric Tattoo Machine
Unidentified maker
Probably Boston, 1920–40
Various metals
Collection of Jared Hook

The maker of this machine is currently unidentified. It is possible that they were sold by Smith & Howard, and that Ed Liberty acquired it (or the parts to make it) when he took over Frank Howard’s shop location in 1925. However, given Ed’s experience as a machinist and his reputation as a tattoo machine builder, he may be the original maker.