A page from a manual titled "INDIAN SIGN TALK" with three sets of illustrations depicting hand gestures and their meanings.
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The image is a page from a manual titled "INDIAN SIGN TALK". It features three sets of illustrations, each depicting a hand gesture alongside its corresponding meaning. **S. 46:** Shows two hands with backs touching, fingers interlocked, and moving back and forth. The meaning is "SPOTTED, MOTTLD, BRINDLE, ROAN, COLOR. Any off color." **S. 47:** Depicts one hand with the palm up and fingers bent upwards. The instruction is to swell the cheeks and puff towards the bent fingers while they wiggle as if representing fire. The meaning is "STEAMBOAT. Imitation of the puffing of a high pressure engine." **S. 48:** Shows a hand with the elbow prominent, brought forward and shaken gently with the back of the right hand. The meaning is "STINGY, MEAN ETC." The illustrations are simple line drawings, and the text is in a clear, readable font. The page number "157" is at the bottom center. The overall aesthetic is vintage and instructional.


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