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  2. Trunk (luggage) - Wikipedia

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    These trunks date from 1870s-1900s, although there are a few shops still manufacturing them today. They are not only the most common trunks referred to as antique, but also are among the most popular. Wall trunks are made with a special hinges so that when opened the trunk could still be put flat up against a wall. The two main manufacturers ...

  3. Chest (furniture) - Wikipedia

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    kist, a word that dates back to 14th century Scotland, derived from Old Norse kista, whereas "chest" derives from Old English cest [8] A cassone is a kind of carved or painted chest associated with late Medieval and Renaissance Italy. Cassones, also called marriage chests or hope chests, were often used to carry the dowry goods in a marriage ...

  4. Seaman's chest - Wikipedia

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    Seaman's chests at the Åland Maritime Museum in Finland Seaman's chests from Sild island with the Dannebrog og North Frisias flag. A seaman's chest is a wooden chest which was commonly used by sailors to store personal belongings. They are also known as sea chests, not to be confused with the recesses found in the hull of certain ships.

  5. Hope chest - Wikipedia

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    The term "hope chest" or "cedar chest" is used in the United States; in the United Kingdom, the term is "bottom drawer"; while both terms, and "glory box" are used by women in Australia. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Today, some furniture makers refer to chests made to hold family heirlooms or general storage items as hope chests.

  6. Old York acquires rare 17th-century chest of drawers

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    The chest of drawers, known as the Weare Chest, was made between 1680 and 1700. ... “The Weare Chest is a major addition to Old York’s collection,” says Joel Lefever, the society's executive ...

  7. Cassone - Wikipedia

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    Some cassoni, in the Museo Bardini, Florence Florentine cassone from the 15th century (M.A.N., Madrid) Walnut cassone in the form of an Antique sarcophagus, Rome, 16th century (Walters Art Museum) A cassone (plural cassoni ) or marriage chest is a rich and showy Italian type of chest , which may be inlaid or carved , prepared with gesso ground ...

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