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Digital scan of printed advertisement for George W. King's fracture apparatus. Text states: "King's Fracture Treatment for Setting Fractures of the Arm and Leg. Dispenses with the aid of an assistant. Keeps up steady and continuous traction while the dressing is being applied. Mechanism simple and efficient. Obviates tendency to overlapping of fragments in oblique fractures. Can be folded for transportation and packed in leather case." Text is followed by two drawings of the instrument, both in and out of the case.