The purpose of a hope chest was to collect small, useful items for the bride-to-be Historically, these chests were referred to as a dowry chest You don’t hear or see much these days in the U.S. about ...

In earlier centuries, every bride was expected to have a hope chest or dower chest. Girls living before 1900 were expected to start weaving and sewing sheets, towels, tablecloths, lace, quilts and ...

I have my grandmother’s cedar chest. I would think that it is at least 75 years old. I do not see a manufacturer’s name in the chest, so I'm not sure if it is a certain brand. I would like to have ...

Who says hope chests are just for storing extra comforters? From intricately-carved cedar chests to sleek mid-century designs, vintage hope chests have gone up in value among collectors and interior ...