C. 1920 J.M.T Davis, Deaf Mute, Single and Double Hand Sign Language Alphabets Card flying finger stretch of folding tabletop fencing

stretch of folding tabletop fencing

with the rosebuds feeling like promises of comfort indeed

in the handle

I believe it was likely made as a tourist souvenir

distinct on each

C. 1920 J.M.T Davis, Deaf Mute, Single and Double Hand Sign Language Alphabets Card flying finger stretch of folding tabletop fencingVariations on this little printed booklet displaying sign language alphabets were not uncommon in the earlyish 20th century, distributed by deaf mutes in exchange for small donations in this case by a J. M. T Davis, who I presume is the one who wrote "Eat Drink Smoke and enjoy yourself" at the top of the cover side, making it feel of a different era indeed! An interesting piece of history in raising public awareness of American Sign Language, and for