A page from a booklet titled "INDIAN SIGN TALK". It features three sections, each demonstrating a sign and its equivalent meaning.
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The image is a page from a booklet titled "INDIAN SIGN TALK". It features three sections, each demonstrating a sign and its equivalent meaning. **Section 1 (D. 23):** A black and white illustration shows a side view of a man's head and hand. The hand, with the index finger extended, is positioned near the ear as if listening. The text describes the sign as representing "DISCIPLE, A LEARNER, ONE WHO LISTENS". The equivalent explanation is "The right index is the listener." **Section 2 (D. 24):** This section shows a complex hand gesture. The left hand is extended forward, and the fingers of the right hand are curved and placed alongside the left index finger. The hands are then moved forward. The text describes the sign as "DISMOUNT -ED, GET DOWN, ALIGHT". The equivalent explanation is "As a man gets off from a horse." **Section 3 (D. 25):** This section shows a hand with an open palm facing upwards. Small 'x' marks are scattered around the hand, suggesting something being distributed. The text describes the sign as "DISTRIBUTED, DISTRIBUTION, GIVES US". At the bottom of the page, the number "53" is printed. The overall style is reminiscent of an early 20th-century instructional manual, with simple line drawings and clear text.


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