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Richardson-Vicks Collection

This collection consists primarily of materials relating to Vick Chemical Company and its predecessors, as well as a smaller number of items pertaining to the Richardson family. Vick Chemical was founded by Lunsford Richardson II and is best known for the cold salve called Vicks VapoRub.

Display of Vicks VapoRub packaging over time
A lineup of Vicks VapoRub packaging through the history of the company.
Display of Vicks VapoRub packaging over time
A lineup of Vicks VapoRub packaging through the history of the company.
First sample of Vicks VapoRub
A photograph of a jar labeled "Our first sample, used approximately 1902."
H. Smith Richardson and his brother
A photograph of H. Smith Richardson and his brother with a portrait of Lunsford Richardson.
One billionth jar of Vicks VapoRub
A photograph of H. S. Richardson admiring the one billionth jar of Vicks VapoRub.
William Y. Preyer
A photograph of William Y. Preyer at a desk.

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