Mijn naam is Eddy Wertwijn. Ik ben geboren in Diemen op 27-09-1962, waar ik ook mijn jeugd doorbracht. Tattoo Peter kwam in mijn leven toen ik ongeveer 14 jaar oud was, ik had voor die tijd nog nooit een tattoo van dichtbij gezien. Ik moet eerlijk zeggen dat ik het wel vreemd vond en ook wel een beetje eng, in die tijd zag je namelijk weinig tattoos waar ik woonde. Ik vond het al heel snel fascinerend hoe zo iets gemaakt werd. Ik weet nog goed dat ik met een passer en een potje inkt bij een vriend had getatoeëerd en hij bij mij. We waren toen niet ouder dan 15 jaar.
Na verloop van tijd werd ik nieuwsgieriger hoe zoiets tot stand kwam, Peter was erg terughoudend over het vertellen hoe alles in zijn werking ging. Toen ik 16 a 17 jaar was zijn we verhuisd naar Anna Paulowna waar we woonde op een woonboot. Peter tatoeëerde ook zo nu en dan wel eens een klant op de boot waarna ik het allemaal van dichtbij kon zien en het allemaal fascinerend vond hoe dit allemaal ging. Ik weet nog goed dat Peter vaak in de wintertijd aan het tekenen was en naalden en kleuren aan het maken was voor de shop. Toen ik nog steeds vaak bewonderend toekeek besloot ik dat ik het ook wou leren.
Peter tekende vaak in de wintertijd omdat het toen rustiger was. Toen ik ongeveer 17 jaar oud was mocht ik van Peter een keer zijn klant z’n tattoo inkleuren. In september 1980 ben ik op 17 jarige leeftijd begonnen met tatoeëren. In eerste instantie werkte ik alleen op zondags. De eerste paar jaren kleurde ik alleen maar de tattoos in, na verloop van tijd mocht ik meer en meer tatoeëren van Peter. Ik weet nog goed dat er in de shop voornamelijk westerse old school tattoos aan de wand hingen, in die tijd werkte we alleen maar met flash van de wand. Er was toen geen enige vorm van media zoals vandaag en de vraag naar custom designs was er nauwelijks. Het was een hele andere tijd dan nu. Wat aan de wand hing is wat we deden niks meer dan dat. Eind jaren 70 kwamen er meer andere stijlen en andere soorten tattoos.
Ik zelf ben altijd gefascineerd geweest van Japanse / orientaalse stijl tattoos die ik ook het liefst wil maken. Mijn collectie bestaat ook veelal uit Japanse boeken die ik gebruik als referentie voor me werk die ik maak. Ik tatoeëer nu meer dan 30 jaar en hoop het nog een hele tijd te doen.
Ik spreek: Nederlands, Engels en Duits.
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September 20th 1980 - September 20th 2022. 42 years of tattoong. Still enjoing every day of it. Seen a lot of things changed in al those years. Hopefully many more years will follow. Thanks to everybody who worked in the shop snd off course all the customers and friends who made this happen 🙏🙏🙏 @eddy_wertwijn #tattoopeter #tattoopetermuseum #tattoohistory #tattoopeteramsterdam
Working on a new businesscard for the shop/museum. Inspirated by Peter’s old design from the beginning of the 70s. (Maybe even older than that). Also planning to make t shirts and hoodie’s from this design. (The hoodie will be in the color silver grey). The tshirt ???? #tattooamsterdam #tattoopeter #tattoopeteramsterdam #tattoopetermuseum#tattoohistory #dutchtattoohistory
Short video with a few awesome photos from Peter. #tattoohistory #dutchtattoohistory #tattoopeter #tattoopetermuseum #tattoopeteramsterdam#tattooamsterdam#traditionaltattooshop#oldschooltattooshop#oldesttattooshopinholland#dewallenamsterdam #redlightdistrictamsterdam @eddy_wertwijn @paintingsbyeddywertwijn
The first location of the shop that Peter opend whas in 1955. That whas in the St-Olofsteeg 4. In the first week of September 1977 he moved the shop to the current location “Nieuwebrugsteeg 28” just 50 meters for one location to the other. Little celebration of 45 years ago. Time flies. @eddy_wertwijn @paintingsbyeddywertwijn #tattoopeter #tattoomuseum #tattoopeteramsterdam #tattoopetermuseum #tattoohistory#dutchtattoohistory#oldesttattooshopinholland#tattoo #traditionaltattooshop#oldschooltattooshop#oldschooltattoos#traditionaltattoos
Slowly starting to print and layout the pages of the book about Tattoo Peter’s career as a tattooist. Still so many work and research have to be done. Trying to make before the end of the year a concept book. See how it will look @eddy_wertwijn @paintingsbyeddywertwijn #tattoopeter #tattoomuseum #tattoopeteramsterdam #tattoopetemuseum #dutchtattoo #dutachtattoohistory#tattoohistory
Peter started to write letters and more with colleagues and tattoo fans already in the 60s. Still having a lot of letters and en elips from many artists from around the globe. The letter with the ship is from the 60s. The envelop from 1978-80. #tattoohistory #dutchtattoohistory #tattoopeteramsterdam #tattoomuseum #tattoopetermuseum #tattoopeter
A few of so many sketches that Peter made during his career as a tattooist 1955-1984. All original sketches. In next coming months i will change a few things in the shop/museum. More vitrines will come in the museum to put more historical items from Peter in display. @eddy_wertwijn #tattoopeter #tattoomuseum #tattoopeteramsterdam #tattoopetermuseum #tattoohistory#dutchtattoohistory
The last couple of years more and more older customers from “Tattoo Peter” pass by the shop. A couple of weeks ago @inktsmijters recorded and filmed for there podcast a few older customer who get tattooed by Peter between 1955-1984 and told there stories that they remembered from that time. Yesterday this man passed by and told his story and showed his tattoo. Peter did this popeye in 1962 still looks so good after 60 years. My next project that i’m planning to do is making a book about all these customers with there photos and stories. Doing everything to keep the history from the shop alive. @eddy_wertwijn #tattoopeter #tattoomuseum #tattoopeteramsterdam #tattoopetermuseum #tattoohistory#dutchtattoohistory
Added new lettering on the window. Next the openingstimes on the door. Thinking to put two ⚓️ with ropes on each upperside of tge window. Still brainstorming about that idea. #tattoohistory #tattoopeteramsterdam #tattoopeter #tattoomuseum #tattoopetemuseum #dutchtattoohistory#oldesttattooshopinholland #since1955 @eddy_wertwijn @paintingsbyeddywertwijn Thanks again for the great job. @signpaintersandco
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Two sheets from probaly one of the first set of flash that Peter did. These sheets are from i think 1962-63. Maybe even earlier. Thanks @frankrosenkilde for giving me these copies. Really greatfull. The drawing with the flag and the date is pretty cool. 13-07-1925 is the day of birth from Peter. Only the year is different. So much history to share. But still doing everything in my power to keep the shop running. Also in one month the shop is 45 years on the current location #tattoohistory #dutchtattoohistory #tattoopeter #tattoomuseum #tattoopetermuseum #tattoopetermuseum#tattoopeteramstedam #redlightdistrichtamsterdam @eddy_wertwijn @paintingsbyeddywertwijn
Little preview of some pages of the book that i’m working on. First i had a idea to making a book about Peter’s life as a tattoo artists between 1951/55 till 1984. But for now i will make pretty soon a little magazine as a preview for the book. See how that will workout. So 🤞 There is still so many research to been done to get the idea about a book read. @eddy_wertwijn @paintingsbyeddywertwijn #tattoohistory #tattoomuseum #tattoopeteramsterdam #tattoopetermuseum
Some originals from Tattoo Peter the oldest sheet is from the mid 60s. The other sheets are been drawn between 1975 and 1980. #tattoohistory #dutchtattoohistory #tattoopeter #tattoopeteramsterdam #tattoopetermuseum#tattoomuseum#truetattoohistory#tattooflash#tattoosheets#tattoo#oldschooltattooshop#traditionaltattooshop#oldesttattooshopinholland#since1955
One of the last A1 sheets that Peter in the winter of 1983 worked on. Unfortunately he never had the opportunity to finish,and a few other sheets. #tattoohistory #dutchtattoohistory #tattoopeter #tattoopeteramsterdam #tattoopetermuseum #tattoomuseum #tattoo#oldschooltattoo#traditionaltattoo#tattooflash#historicaltattooflash#tattoocollection @eddy_wertwijn @paintingsbyeddywertwijn
Little gift from Tattoo Heiko to Peter. If i’m not mistaken in the beginning of the 80s. #tattoohistory #dutchtattoohistory #tattoopeter #tattoopeteramsterdam #tattoopetermuseum #tattoomuseum
Original sheet from Tattoo Peter 1972. This customer Max has three tattoo from this sheet. All done around 1968-70. Still comes ones in a while to get a small tattoo or just visit for the ☕️. Great guy. Sheet still hanging on the wall
Podcast from @inktsmijters Made by tattoo artists and stories about tattoo artists. “With English subtitles”. Check tgs link on there ig account. @eddy_wertwijn @jarnotheijn @tattoolefthand and many more. #tattoohistory #dutchtattoohistory #tattoopeteramsterdam #tattoopeter#tattoopetermuseum
Year unknown. But one of the nicest backpiece that Peter did. Still have somewhere in my collection the colored version (finished). I think 🤔🤔🤔🤔
Inside the oldest shop of Holland. Peter opend his first shop in 1955 in the st-Olofsteeg 4. In 1977 he moved the shop to the current location. Just 50 meters from the first location. In September 2022 the shop is 45 years on this location.. Check the link in the bio to read more about the history and cool videos from Peter and others.
Dutch tattoo history. @tattoo.peter.museum1955
Working on a new businesscard for the shop/museum. Inspirated by Peter’s old design from the beginning of the 70s. (Maybe even older than that). Also planning to make t shirts and hoodie’s from this design. (The hoodie will be in the color silver grey). The tshirt ???? #tattooamsterdam #tattoopeter #tattoopeteramsterdam #tattoopetermuseum#tattoohistory #dutchtattoohistory
Short video with a few awesome photos from Peter. #tattoohistory #dutchtattoohistory #tattoopeter #tattoopetermuseum #tattoopeteramsterdam#tattooamsterdam#traditionaltattooshop#oldschooltattooshop#oldesttattooshopinholland#dewallenamsterdam #redlightdistrictamsterdam @eddy_wertwijn @paintingsbyeddywertwijn
The first location of the shop that Peter opend whas in 1955. That whas in the St-Olofsteeg 4. In the first week of September 1977 he moved the shop to the current location “Nieuwebrugsteeg 28” just 50 meters for one location to the other. Little celebration of 45 years ago. Time flies. @eddy_wertwijn @paintingsbyeddywertwijn #tattoopeter #tattoomuseum #tattoopeteramsterdam #tattoopetermuseum #tattoohistory#dutchtattoohistory#oldesttattooshopinholland#tattoo #traditionaltattooshop#oldschooltattooshop#oldschooltattoos#traditionaltattoos
Slowly starting to print and layout the pages of the book about Tattoo Peter’s career as a tattooist. Still so many work and research have to be done. Trying to make before the end of the year a concept book. See how it will look @eddy_wertwijn @paintingsbyeddywertwijn #tattoopeter #tattoomuseum #tattoopeteramsterdam #tattoopetemuseum #dutchtattoo #dutachtattoohistory#tattoohistory
Peter started to write letters and more with colleagues and tattoo fans already in the 60s. Still having a lot of letters and en elips from many artists from around the globe. The letter with the ship is from the 60s. The envelop from 1978-80. #tattoohistory #dutchtattoohistory #tattoopeteramsterdam #tattoomuseum #tattoopetermuseum #tattoopeter
A few of so many sketches that Peter made during his career as a tattooist 1955-1984. All original sketches. In next coming months i will change a few things in the shop/museum. More vitrines will come in the museum to put more historical items from Peter in display. @eddy_wertwijn #tattoopeter #tattoomuseum #tattoopeteramsterdam #tattoopetermuseum #tattoohistory#dutchtattoohistory
The last couple of years more and more older customers from “Tattoo Peter” pass by the shop. A couple of weeks ago @inktsmijters recorded and filmed for there podcast a few older customer who get tattooed by Peter between 1955-1984 and told there stories that they remembered from that time. Yesterday this man passed by and told his story and showed his tattoo. Peter did this popeye in 1962 still looks so good after 60 years. My next project that i’m planning to do is making a book about all these customers with there photos and stories. Doing everything to keep the history from the shop alive. @eddy_wertwijn #tattoopeter #tattoomuseum #tattoopeteramsterdam #tattoopetermuseum #tattoohistory#dutchtattoohistory
Added new lettering on the window. Next the openingstimes on the door. Thinking to put two ⚓️ with ropes on each upperside of tge window. Still brainstorming about that idea. #tattoohistory #tattoopeteramsterdam #tattoopeter #tattoomuseum #tattoopetemuseum #dutchtattoohistory#oldesttattooshopinholland #since1955 @eddy_wertwijn @paintingsbyeddywertwijn Thanks again for the great job. @signpaintersandco
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#traditionalbangers #loveclassictattoos#dutch_tradional_tattoo
Two sheets from probaly one of the first set of flash that Peter did. These sheets are from i think 1962-63. Maybe even earlier. Thanks @frankrosenkilde for giving me these copies. Really greatfull. The drawing with the flag and the date is pretty cool. 13-07-1925 is the day of birth from Peter. Only the year is different. So much history to share. But still doing everything in my power to keep the shop running. Also in one month the shop is 45 years on the current location #tattoohistory #dutchtattoohistory #tattoopeter #tattoomuseum #tattoopetermuseum #tattoopetermuseum#tattoopeteramstedam #redlightdistrichtamsterdam @eddy_wertwijn @paintingsbyeddywertwijn
A few sketches that i did. Something different with ships. This time a canalboat from Amsterdam and a musselship from Zierikzee (this one will be tattooed next week). Also working on a new photobook for on the counter and to take with on conventions. @tattoo.peter.museum1955 @paintingsbyeddywertwijn #tattoohistory #tattoomuseum #tattoopetermuseum #tattoopeter#tattoopeteramsterdam
Did this tattoo a couple if years ago. Always a pleasure to tattoo a 🌹 .. The original design is from Ron Ackers or Graham Townsend. I don’t now for sure. But one of those two…@paintingsbyeddywertwijn @tattoo.peter.museum1955 #tattoohistory #tattoomuseum #tattoopetermuseum ##tattoopeteramsterdam
Doing this original Tattoo Peter ship lately many times. Colored or black/grey. Looks great any wich way. @tattoo.peter.museum1955 @paintingsbyeddywertwijn #tattoohistory #tattoomuseum #tattoopeteramsterdam #tattoopetermuseum #oldschooltattoo#sailorstattoo #traditionaltattoo
Little preview of some pages of the book that i’m working on. First i had a idea to making a book about Peter’s life as a tattoo artists between 1951/55 till 1984. But for now i will make pretty soon a little magazine as a preview for the book. See how that will workout. So 🤞 There is still so many research to been done to get the idea about a book read. @eddy_wertwijn @paintingsbyeddywertwijn #tattoohistory #tattoomuseum #tattoopeteramsterdam #tattoopetermuseum
Some originals from Tattoo Peterthe oldest sheet is from the mid 60s. The other sheets are made between 1975 and 1980. #tattoohistory #dutchtattoohistory #tattoopeter #tattoopeteramsterdam #tattoopetermuseum#tattoomuseum#truetattoohistory#tattooflash#tattoosheets#tattoo#oldschooltattooshop#traditionaltattooshop#oldesttattooshopinholland#since1955
Just finish this traditional tattoo. The original by Peter. The drawing i painted last year. Almost every day i do a original ftom Peter. So gratefull to do these kind of tattoos. Here it all started for me more than 40 years ago. 🙏🙏#tattoohistory #dutchtattoohistory #tattoopeteramsterdam #tattoopetermuseum #tattoopetermuseumamsterdam #tattoomuseum#tattoopeter
One of the last A1 sheets that Peter in the winter of 1983 worked on. Unfortunately he never had the opportunity to finish,and a few other sheets. #tattoohistory #dutchtattoohistory #tattoopeter #tattoopeteramsterdam #tattoopetermuseum #tattoomuseum #tattoo#oldschooltattoo#traditionaltattoo#tattooflash#historicaltattooflash#tattoocollection @eddy_wertwijn @paintingsbyeddywertwijn
Little gift from Tattoo Heiko to Peter. If i’m not mistaken in the beginning of the 80s. #tattoohistory #dutchtattoohistory #tattoopeter #tattoopeteramsterdam #tattoopetermuseum #tattoomuseum
Sign by Herbert Hoffman. True history. Had the pleasure to meet Herbert in 2000. When i got his book and signed for me. Good times #tattoohistory #tattoopetermuseum #tattoopeter#tattoopeteramsterdam
Original sheet from Tattoo Peter 1972. This customer Max has three tattoo from this sheet. All done around 1968-70. Still comes ones in a while to get a small tattoo or just visit for the ☕️. Great guy. Sheet still hanging on the wall
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