Frank W. Liberty Novelty Business Cards, Boston Tattoo Studio

Frank Liberty repurposed a printing block that belonged to his father to create his business card, altering “E. W. Liberty” to read “F. W. Liberty.” Can you spot the racy message hidden on the card’s back? Hint: It begins, “I shall…”

Frank W. Liberty Novelty Business Cards, Boston Tattoo Studio
16 Cambridge Street, Boston
c. 1930
Collections of Derin Bray and Historic New England