C. 1920 J.M.T Davis, Deaf Mute, Single and Double Hand Sign Language Alphabets Card set of 49 color cubes Works as it should

Works as it should

6” l x 6 5/8” t x 3” w and in great working condition

This drawing (along with several others I've had int he shop) came from a sketchbook of drawings by Helen Malta from the 1930s or so

I especially love the phrase "exercise with caution

Great warm dry patina

C. 1920 J.M.T Davis, Deaf Mute, Single and Double Hand Sign Language Alphabets Card set of 49 color cubes Works as it shouldVariations 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