Rare 1959 Hercules Powder Co Naval Stores Resin Sample Wood Crate Hattiesburg For Sale

Offered is an original 1959 Hercules Powder Company “Hercules Naval Stores” experimental resin sample crate from the company’s Hattiesburg, Mississippi plant. Constructed of finger-jointed wood with its original sliding lid, factory green stencil, and original paper research label, this crate was used to ship an experimental 5% lime naval stores resin sample for laboratory evaluation. The original label is dated July 30, 1959 and is prominently marked “This Sample Is For Experimental Use Only,” identifying it as a genuine research and development shipping crate rather than a standard commercial container. Hercules Powder Company was a leading producer of pine-derived naval stores products used in the manufacture of paints, varnishes, adhesives, inks, paper, and rubber. A scarce survivor from America’s chemical industry, this crate retains its authentic industrial character with honest age and patina, making it an outstanding display piece for collectors of Hercules Powder memorabilia, chemical industry artifacts, primitive advertising, or vintage wooden crates. Please review all photos carefully, as they are an important part of the description and show the item’s condition, construction, markings, and overall appearance.