Amber glass Vicks medicine bottle

This amber glass medicine bottle dates from the 1950s-1960s and was used for Vicks medicinal products, likely Vicks VapoRub or Vicks Vatro-Nol nasal drops. The distinctive brown glass was designed to protect light-sensitive medicinal contents from degradation. Vintage pharmaceutical bottles like this are highly collectible among pharmaceutical memorabilia enthusiasts and vintage Americana collectors. The Vicks brand, established in the late 19th century, has significant nostalgic value for many collectors who appreciate these small artifacts of everyday medical history for their cultural significance and connection to home remedies of the mid-20th century.