I found it at an antique store in upstate New York; I only recently discovered the emblem inside on the lid, and found out by researching that the "Rice Leaders of the World Ass'n" was founded in 1915 by Elwood E. Rice and found this information:
Rice Leaders of the World Association, founded A. D. MCMXII, by Elwood E. Rice, president. (New York, Munder-Thomsen company, printers) 1915. (12) p. mounted plates. 194"". © June 25, 1915 Rice, Elwood E. Business President of 358 Fifth Avenue New York City and a member of various clubs and societies. He is president of the Rice Leaders of the World Association. He is prominently identified with business and public affairs and has held many positions of trust and honor. (American Elite and Sociologist Bluebook by Thomas William Herringshaw)
I would like to know what its current true value might be.
Re: Cedar Chest
Based on your images this piece dates from the first quarter of the 20th Century, most post date 1900, demand for them beginning to take off before World War One ( 1914). This one is nicer than most, comparables retail for under $350.00.
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Re: Cedar Chest
I have the same exact chest. Mine also has the Rice Leaders Of The World Association emblem inside and it has a partial sticker whose top half is destroyed but the bottom half says Huntington, IN. I found out that the Caswell-Runyan Furniture Co made cedar chests between 1907 and 1956 in Huntington, IN. Why both of our chests (the poster's and mine) have the Rice emblem inside is a mystery to me.