Mid-century Lesbian Culture

The Hidden Language of Ink: Lesbian Nautical Star Tattoos in the 1940s and 50s _Article Feature for The Something Guy - South African Blogger (15)

The Hidden Language of Ink: Lesbian Nautical Star Tattoos in the 1940s and 50s

Shaun Zietsman August 6, 2025

In the 1940s and 50s, lesbian women used nautical star tattoos to signal identity, courage, and community...

Shaun Zietsman

I’m The Something Guy, the human behind the screen and the slightly odd brain responsible for everything you’re reading here. I write curious, playful pieces about pretty much anything that catches my attention, from genuinely informative ideas to the wonderfully strange corners of the internet. The point is simple. Every post should be interesting, a little unexpected, and worth your time.