Red Cedar Acme Chest

By AmberRasp82, 18 March, 2020
Description

Red cedar acme chest from South Bend, IN with cooper pieces and wooden handles 4ft long, 20 in wide and 18 in depth 70-100 lbs Fair condition with minor Knicks and scratches From what I have found, the Acme Chest company burnt July 4, 1916 and was not rebuilt, so from my guess this was made from 1910-1916?

Category
Furniture
Medium
Red Cedar
Distinguishing marks
Cooper edge pieces
Wooden handles
Condition
Fair
Size and dimensions of this item
4ft long
20 in wide
18 in depth
Date Period
1910-1916
Weight
70-100 lbs
History
Acme Chest company from South Bend, IN burnt July 4, 1916 and was never rebuilt. I found another chest exactly like this one from same company and it was said to be made sometime between 1910-1916.
This was a family heirloom passed down by the women in many families as a hope chest for the girls
For Sale?
Yes
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