1939 Lane Cedar Chest

I have recieved this Lane Cedar Chest while helping someone move. We were paid to help them move so I put that down as the price paid. (25.00). I have included pics. I looked it up on the internet but unable to find exactly what I wanted. . I know it was made 12/09/1939. That is the serial number read backwards. It is made in AltaVista VA. I wanted to what is worth and the type of wood on the outside. I found this very interesting about the serial number.