Mose Smith

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Mose Smith
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Birth Date June 21, 1891
Birth Place Mitchell, Indiana
Death Date November 6, 1948
Occupation performer
Website none


Mose Smith (born June 21, 1891 in Mitchell, Indiana), "The Greatest Tattooed Man in the World", was a tattooed performer.

Biography

He toured with many groups:

  • 1916-1917 John Robinson Circus
  • 1920 Ringling Bros, Barnum & Baily
  • 1925 Miller Bros 101 Ranch Wild West
  • 1931-1932 Rubin & Cherry Model Show

He also had a tattoo shop in Chicago at 534 South State Street during the 1920s.[1]

He died November 6, 1948 at his home in Tampa, Florida.

References

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