Why we're still talking about Maud Wagner

When circus performer Maud Wagner turned her hand tattooing, she not only became a successful tattoo artist but also a true pioneer in Western tattoo history, unafraid of breaking societal conventions.

Thought to be America's first professional female tattooist, she broke through into an art form historically dominated by men.

Executive producer and narration: Howard Timberlake

Edit: Tom Heyden

Camera: JP O'Rourke

Made with thanks to Circus World Wisconsin.