Also Known As:
MVSL
Dialects & Varieties
Martha's Vineyard Sign Language
Martha's Vineyard Sign Language
Speakers
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Location and Context
Countries
USA
Location Description
Martha's Vineyard (island off the coast of Massachusetts), late 1600s-1952
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Other Languages Used By The Community
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Writing Systems
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Recent Resources
"The island was once home to a thriving deaf community and a now-extinct system of signing used by d
Learn about the history of Martha's Vineyard Sign Language.
Historical information behind Martha's Vineyard Sign Language.