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Description
Cedar chest was made in Alta Vista, Virginia in the early 1940s. Manufacturers is Lane It has a multi-hardwood parkay exterior and cedar interior. the cedar scent is as storng as the day it was pruchaed. the Style Number is 2043 and the Serial number is 441090. the top is a litlte dull from having blankets laid on it but the sides and the interior are mint.
Category
Home Furnishings
Medium
hard wood and cedar
Distinguishing marks
paraky hardwordd exterior, cedar interior
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
48"lx24"wx30"h
Date Period
1944
Weight
60 lbs
History
cedar chest purchased as a hope chest by my sister in 1944. Her army boy went off to the war and never returned. She never used it.
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Lane Cedar Chest
Lane was probably the largest maker of these cedar chest, which numbers in the millions. In the current market the late 1930's to early 40's. Most comparable pieces sell for about $300.00.
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