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Tattoos and tattooing. Part I: History and methodology
1Department of Forensic Sciences, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Atlanta, GA 30303.
The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology
|December 1, 1991
Summary
Forensic pathologists often encounter tattoos during autopsies but lack detailed knowledge of their history and application. This article begins a series exploring tattoo history, professional application, and materials for medicolegal identification.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Pathology
- Dermatology
- Medical History
Background:
- Tattoos are frequently observed during autopsies by medical examiners and pathologists.
- These dermagraphics are often overlooked or given only a cursory description.
- Tattoos serve as crucial identification markers in medicolegal investigations, particularly for unidentified individuals.

