Vicks VapoRub was first introduced in 1905 by Lunsford Richardson in Greensboro, North Carolina. Originally known as "Vick's Croup and Pneumonia Salve," it was rebranded as VapoRub in 1911. The product gained widespread popularity during the 1918 flu pandemic, becoming a household staple for relieving cold symptoms.
This cobalt blue glass jar with its distinctive label represents a specific era of Vicks packaging. The inclusion of ingredients like camphor, menthol, and eucalyptus highlights the traditional formulation. This jar represents the history of American home remedies.
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