Dow Chemical Company Bond Certificate

Description

Product Details
Intricately engraved antique bond certificate from the Dow Chemical Company dating back to the 1970's. This document, which carries the printed signatures of the company President and Treasurer, was printed by the American Bank Note Company, and measures approximately 12" (w) by 8" (h).
This certificate's vignette features a trio of allegorical male figures and various items such as an anvil, sledgehammer and laboratory equipment.
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Please review images carefully as there is a small staple tear just above the vignette.
Historical Context
In 1897 the Dow Chemical Company incorporates with Albert E. Convers as president. Three years later, Midland Chemical Company merges into Dow Chemical.
In 1913, Herbert H. Dow announces the company will exit the bleach business and focus shifts to the value of chlorine as a raw material. Dow stock rises dramatically.
In 1921, Tommy Milton wins the Indianapolis 500 auto race using pistons made with Dowmetal magnesium.
In 1937, the Dow Chemical Company stock is listed for the first time on the New York Stock Exchange.
In 1943, Dow Chemical and Corning Glass form Dow Corning to produce silicones for the military.
In 1968, Apollo 8 reenters the Earth's atmosphere protected by a heat shield fabricated from Dow epoxy resins. Ziploc bags are test-marketed.
In 1975, Dow supplies Styrofoam brand insulation for use in the Alaskan pipeline.
In 1980, Merrell Dow formed after merger with ethical pharmaceutical business of Richardson-Merrell.
In 1999, Dow and Union Carbide Corporation agree to a merger of the two companies, combining the two into a larger Dow Chemical.