A Kansas girl ran off to join the circus and changed the tattoo world

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What happened

One of the country's first known female tattoo artists was born on a Kansas farm.

Maud Stevens Wagner ran off to join the circus and later became a tattoo legend.

Key facts

  • One of the country's first known female tattoo artists was born on a Kansas farm.
  • Reported by NPR Top and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:00:00 UTC.

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