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January 1, 2026CUSP: Late Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Century Cultures

Signing Back: Deaf History and the 1880 Conference of Milan

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The review aims to explore the significance of the 1880 Milan Conference for deaf history and culture.
Review of the exhibition titled '1880 THAT' at the Wellcome Trust.
Analysis of historical context surrounding the 1880 Milan Conference.
Discussion of the exhibition's themes related to deaf history.
The exhibition highlights key events and figures that shaped deaf education.
It provides insight into the shift in attitudes toward sign language after the conference.
Visitors gain a deeper understanding of the cultural legacy of the deaf community.

Implication

This review analyzes the Wellcome Trust exhibition on the 1880 Milan Conference, highlighting its implications for deaf history.

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A 2026 study studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69be36bf6e48c4981c675ee3 https://doi.org/10.1353/cusp.2026.a985484

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