Maurice, Ossified Man with Attendents

Printed Photo Postcard. Maurice is shown with a nurse and a male attendant. Printed on card "MAURICE. OSSIFIED MAN. LOS ANGELES. CALIF." On verso: Printed bio: "MAURICE, OSSIFIED MAN OR TURNING TO STONE. Born in Iowa in 1893. Healthy up until the age of 10. Now in one rigid position, from head to foot. My father spent over $10,000 with the best doctors throughout the United States for treatment. Have taken hot baths, electric treatment, and to no effect. Mfd. By Fort Wayne Printing Co., Fort Wayne, Ind."

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