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The father of old-school tattooing, Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins was a true classic in every sense of the word. A tough old seadog with a shrewd intellect, Jerry excelled at a unique style of folk art that symbolized an important time in American history and created an artistic legacy that is still felt today.
Jerry’s education began in his early teens hand-poking pelican ink tattoos while hopping freight trains across the country. At 19, he arrived in Chicago and began cutting his tattoo chops in the infamous arcades of State Street under the tutelage of “Tatts” Thomas. It was there that he enlisted in The Great Lakes Naval Academy. Skipping across the globe on schooner ships, Jerry passed through the China Seas and other remote ports of call. It was the beginning of his lifelong obsession with Asian culture, art and imagery.
Finishing his ?rst naval stint in the late ’20s, Collins decided to settle on what was then the remote island of Oahu, Hawaii. In some ways, his timing could not have been better: this last outpost would soon become the stomping ground for over a million soldiers and sailors, all of whom were ready to live life to the fullest during their 48-hour shore leave in Honolulu!
And so, for the next 40 years, Sailor Jerry had a constant canvas of military men to obsessively perfect his deftly crafted, boldly lined, balls-forward tattoo style that blended classic American designs and traditions with Asiatic coloring and sensibilities. His one-of-a-kind tattoos and ?ash would eventually ?nd their way into the highly secretive world of Japanese tattoo masters known as “Horis.” Thus, Jerry became one of the ?rst American tattoo artists to correspond directly with these masters, trading colors, designs and techniques. This “collaboration” led to the development of a whole new style of American tattooing that combined the best elements of both the East and West.
A self-taught electrician and an all-around tinkerer, Jerry revolutionized modern tattooing. From his never-ending search for a smoother power supply to the custom Bulldog build of his tattoo machines, Sailor Jerry lived for his art. An early proponent of needle sterilization and aftercare, he also expanded the old school’s color palette by developing the industry’s ?rst purple ink.
Sailor Jerry’s classic, yet groundbreaking, skin art portrays a legacy that’s as true today as it was generations ago. Take a look and see. His business cards famously said “My Work Speaks For Itself,” and we believe no truer words have ever been spoken!
RETURN INFORMATION
GovX and Sailor Jerry strive to provide the best customer service possible. Sailor Jerry merchandise can be returned for a full refund within 30 days of the delivery date, provided the product is in new, unused condition.
If you need to return an item you ordered with GovX.com, contact one of our Customer Support Team members at 888-468-5511 to obtain a Return Authorization Number and return the item within 30 days of delivery*(Do not contact manufacturer directly. All returns must be processed through GovX).
ALL RETURNS MUST HAVE A RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER that can only be provided by contacting Govx.com at 888-468-5511 or by emailing us at sales@govx.com.
*Keep the following guidelines in mind: (i) all items must be returned in new, unused condition, and will undergo quality checks. All product packaging materials--including boxes, manuals, warranty cards, instructions, tags, and any other materials in the original shipment--must be returned with your returned item(s), (ii) our return policy is subject to each Manufacturer-Partner's individual return policy, which may vary from the GovX policy, in which case, the Manufacturer-Partner's policy prevails (See Sailor Jerry RETURN INFORMATION below), and, (iii) we do not cover postage expense on returned items unless there are special circumstances which will be explained when you call us to arrange for your return.
SAILOR JERRY RETURN INFORMATION
- All returns must have a return authorization number.
- We recommend selecting a trackable shipping method and keeping the tracking information for your records until the return/exchange is complete.
- Refunds/exchanges can take up to 3-4 weeks or sooner. Shipping charges are not refundable. We do not accept COD deliveries.
- If possible, use the original shipping package for returns and exchanges.
EXCHANGES
We do not process exchanges. To exchange an item, please return the item pursuant to the Return Authorization number and instructions you obtain from us, and place a new order on GovX.com.
