Stock certificate for 5 shares of common stock from Hanson Motor Company, Atlanta, Georgia

The Hanson Motor Company was an automotive business based in Atlanta, Georgia, operating during the early 20th century automotive boom. This certificate, dated July 6, 1925, represents ownership in the company during a period when automobile dealerships and motor companies were rapidly expanding across the American South. Stock certificates from this era were ornately designed with decorative borders and elaborate typography, serving both as legal documents and symbols of investment in the growing automobile industry. Such certificates are valued by collectors of automotive memorabilia, financial history enthusiasts, and those interested in Southern business heritage. They represent a tangible connection to the entrepreneurial spirit of the 1920s and the transformation of American transportation. Collectors particularly appreciate certificates from smaller regional companies like Hanson Motor Company, as they document local business history that might otherwise be forgotten.