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Philadelphia’s Most Famous Cure-All
13 Dec 2025
In the early 1800s, William Swaim transformed from a bookbinder to a successful patent medicine entrepreneur with Swaim's Panacea, a controversial remedy claimed to cure various ailments. Despite opposition from medical societies, the product thrived, symbolizing the interplay of science and commerce in America. Today, its collectible bottles reflect this history.
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