Etymology of Numbers in ASL?

[Adam Schembri]

This may be relevant (it's about evidence that ASL is a creole of LSF and other sign language input by drawing on data provided by the ASL number sign system):
Fischer, S. D. (1996). By the numbers: Language-internal evidence for creolization. In W. Edmondson (Ed.), International Review of Sign Lingustics, Volume 1.
Cheers,
Adam
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Associate Professor Adam Schembri
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Subject: Etymology of Numbers in ASL?

I'm looking for historical information on numbers in ASL. I'm familiar with Liddell's work on numeral incorporation but am looking for the etymology behind the number signs themselves in ASL. If anyone could send me any references, it'd be much appreciated.

Best,
Julie

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Julie Hochgesang, MA
Instructor, ASL and Deaf Studies Department
Doctoral student, Linguistics Department
Gallaudet University

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