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1889 Lane Cedar Chest

Description

This is a Lane Cedar Chest that was made in 1889, date stamp on back.

When opened has "shelf" clothed in green.

Has drawer on bottom. 

Category Furniture
Medium cedar
Distinguishing marks Lane - Altavista, VA
Condition Excellent
Date Period 1889
History it was my grandmothers
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Lovejoy 🎯 Collector 14 years ago

Your chest was not made in 1899, Lane didn't begin production of cedar chests until 1912 and did not operate as The Lane Co. until 1922. If you could post an image of the whole chest I could tell you what you actaully have.

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