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Traditionally a hope chest would contain clothing, bed linens, quilts, dishware, and sometimes a special dress or outfit. The hope chest or cedar chest was mainly kept by women hoping to be future brides so it was filled with things in preparation of their new household.
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How can you tell if a Cedar Hope Chest is actually made of cedar?
To easily identify a real Cedar Hope Chest, is by knowing the history of the manufacturer. Also, by checking the serial number is often found on the bottom of Cedar Hope Chest.
What might one use a cedar box for?
A hope chest, dowry chest, cedar chest, or glory box is a chest used to collect items such as clothing and household linen, by unmarried young women in anticipation of married life. The term "hope chest" or "cedar chest" is used in the midwest or south of the United States; in the United Kingdom, the term is "bottom drawer"; while "glory box" is used by women in Australia.
How do I find out if my cedar hope chest is antique?
Some of the styles of the antique cedar hope chests usually have a lidded blanket chest. In some traditions there may be one or two side by side drawers underneath the lid.
What is the value of a 1939 lane cedar chest?
Yes there was, I have one that was made 11/29/1939 with original documentation and aroma tested and gaurenteed. I however have no idea of the value as mine has been in the family since it was new.
What is the value of a Lane Cedar Hope chest serial number 759270 Style 7864-30?
Looking to sell the above referenced hope chest purchased in 1958. Can anyone help with value/price
What is the value of a 1966 Lane cedar chest serial number 2665180?
If you have an ebay account you can check the "sold" listings. A recent sale on ebay, item 151262794224, 1944 Lane cedar/hope chest sold for $150.
Is a cedar a gymnosperms?
No. Conifers are Gymnosperms.
What are the release dates for The Hope Chest - 1918?
The Hope Chest - 1918 was released on: USA: 29 December 1918 France: 29 September 1922
What are the release dates for The Hope Chest - 2007?
The Hope Chest - 2007 was released on: USA: 13 March 2007 (Reel Women International Film Festival)
What do you put in a hope chest?
Traditionally, a woman puts things in a hope chest that she will need when she sets up her own household: bedclothes, tablecloths and napkins -- that sort of thing.
What are the release dates for The Rebel - 1959 The Hope Chest 2-15?
The Rebel - 1959 The Hope Chest 2-15 was released on: USA: 25 December 1960
Where can I find cedar deck plans?
You can find cedar deck places online at websites such as http://www.gardenstructure.com/gallery/section/deck_designs and http://www.cedar-deck.org/. Hope this helps.
