Yankee Tattoo — A recent Facebook post shows a photo of an upper arm decorated with an idyllic New Hampshire landscape, topped by the Old Man of the Mountain. According to the caption, the arm's owner is the fourth generation in his family to get tattooed by "Bald Bill" Henshaw, who founded Yankee Tattoo in Burlington almost 30 years ago.
Those years of experience are one reason folks swear by the Pearl Street shop, which has received many accolades, rave reviews and 17 Daysies over the decades for its tattoo and piercing services. The shop's patient staff has worked with even the most ticklish of clients, as some tatted Seven Dayzers can attest.
Whether you're looking for baroque botanicals, classic sailor pinups or a shark-headed lady with her arms amputated (see Instagram), Yankee can create it with a gentle hand. And if you need a touch-up in 20 years, never fear — Bald Bill and his crew will likely still be there.
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