Early European dowry or hope chests were handmade and could be extensively decorated with painted or carved designs. But by the beginning of the 20th century, the simple cedar chest was machine ...

Q. I purchased this chest about 25 years ago. It was manufactured by Roos Chests of Forest Park. What can you tell me about it? –Mary Karr, Oak Lawn A. Researching 20th Century factory-made f… ...

Early European dowry or hope chests were handmade and could be extensively decorated with painted or carved designs. But by the beginning of the 20th century, the simple cedar chest was machine ...