[TEXTILES-SIGN LANGUAGE]. Handkerchief featuring shadowgraphs.

23 1/2 x 19 in. handkerchief (fraying to 2 edges, some separations and abundant spotting throughout). Featured in 4 florally bordered quadrants are illustrations of hands contorted into various positions, with the resulting shadow effect shown just to the side. Many of the shadows seem to depict various animals including a rabbit, a goat, various birds, and others.

Shadowgraphs, like the ones featured here, were sometimes included in sign language pamphlets, with their use being promoted as "a mirthful and agreeable pastime."

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Ms. Horstman has spent over a decade specializing in historic photography and Americana at auction. During her tenure, she has overseen several notable single owner auctions, including property from the inventory of celebrated Americana and antique arms expert Norm Flayderman. During her time with the firm, she has maintained an active membership in the Daguerreian Society. Ms. Horstman holds an MA in Art History from the University of Cincinnati and a BA in Art History from The Ohio State University.

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[TEXTILES-SIGN LANGUAGE]. Handkerchief featuring shadowgraphs.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

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[TEXTILES-SIGN LANGUAGE]. Handkerchief featuring shadowgraphs.

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[TEXTILES-SIGN LANGUAGE]. Handkerchief featuring shadowgraphs.