When did women start wearing tattoos?

Q. My grandpa said that back in the 60's if a women had a tattoo, people will look at her funny. It was taboo. But now a days its not that big of a deal anymore, especially in big cities and more liberal areas like California. But when did this start? Anyone old enough to remember?

A. Tattoos suddenly became super popular in America around 1995 or 1996. Before then it was somewhat rare to see women with tattoos. I remember seeing a woman with an ankle tattoo in 1993 and remember thinking it was odd.

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I lived in New York City during the 1970s and 1980s and it was rare in those days for women to have tattoos. When I did see one they were small like a small flower on the ankle or wrist.

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What can you tell about a woman who wears a flower tattoo on her upper right shoulder blade ?

Q. O.K. I recently had a falling out with a woman who always refered to me as her best friend. I caught her in tons of lies during our ,so-called, friendship and the rest of the time she just baffled me with her evasive personality and quirks. She had the most amazing flower tattoo (I think it was supposed to be an Iris or Orchid ) on her upper right shoulder blade.
I see in various magazines that alot of attention has been given to tattoos ,their art and body location and what they can tell about the person.
Any one have some thoughts on what I didn't know about my ex friend based on her tattoo ??
By the way I'm still crazy ,mad in love with her. I suppose my tattoo should be "Fool 4 love" across my forehead.

A. It means she likes flowers. And tattoos. Ta-da!!! Magic.

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