Eastman Kodak Co. - 2004 dated Specimen Stock Certificate - Famous Photography Company

Specimen Stock printed by American Bank Note Company. The Eastman Kodak Company is an American corporation listed on the stock exchange, known for its diverse range of products that have their roots in traditional analog photography. Headquartered in Rochester, New York, and incorporated in New Jersey, Kodak is particularly famous for its photographic film offerings, which it successfully brought to the mass market. The company was founded as a partnership between George Eastman and Henry A. Strong, with the goal of developing a roll film camera. After the introduction of the Kodak camera, the company was officially incorporated on May 23, 1892. Under Eastman's guidance, Kodak grew to become one of the largest producers of film and cameras worldwide, while also pioneering a model of welfare capitalism and nurturing a strong bond with the city of Rochester. For much of the 20th century, Kodak held a dominant position in the photographic film sector and achieved significant technological progress through considerable investments in research and development at Kodak Research Laboratories. During this era, the company launched several iconic camera models, such as the Brownie and Instamatic. Kodak's impact was so extensive that the term "Kodak moment" entered common vernacular, representing a personal experience deemed worthy of preservation for future reflection.