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Obverse: ALLEVARE SEDARE SANARE
Reverse: Circular legend : Thos. Leeming & Co. Inc. Pharmaceutical Specialties in the center : 75th / Anniversary / 1881-1956 Manufacturer : Medallic Art Company Thomas Lonsdale Leeming (1837-1902) was born in England and founded the eponymous company in 1881. The Thomas Leeming Company began as a small manufacturer of antiseptic and analgesic ointments originally developed by Parisian Doctor Bengue. Leeming purchased the rights to market it in the United States as Ben-Gay Ointment. The Leeming Company merged with Pfizer in 1961. Reference : www.morristowngreen.com |