Vintage diagram of Indian Sign Talk, showing a grid of hand gestures labeled with codes.
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The image is a vintage diagram titled "INDIAN SIGN TALK." It depicts a grid of hand gestures, each labeled with a code (e.g., N 5-2, O 1-2, P 23-2). The gestures are illustrated with simple line drawings of hands and fingers in various positions. The diagram is divided into sections labeled "MEASURES IN SMALL SIGN-TYPE. O" and "MEASURES IN P" and "MEASURES IN Q". The background is a slightly yellowed, aged paper texture. The overall style is reminiscent of an instructional manual or a field guide from the early 20th century. The image is a visual representation of a sign language system used by Native Americans, with each hand gesture corresponding to a specific meaning or word.


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