Window Shade with Painted “Smith & Howard” Eagle

Window Shade with Painted “Smith & Howard” Eagle
Frank Howard (1857–1925)
Boston, 1901–11
Reproduction image courtesy of Jared Hook

Between 1905 and 1911, Frank Howard partnered with fellow tattooer and machinist Ed Smith to establish Smith & Howard, a successful mail-order tattoo supply business. Ed likely built the tattoo machines they sold, while Frank was the face of the company, corresponding with and providing personalized service to customers.