The hope chest was kept in an important spot in the house of the new bride and was used for storage. American paint-decorated chests are important examples of early folk art.

In earlier centuries, every bride was expected to have a hope chest or dower chest. Girls living before 1900 were expected to start weaving and sewing sheets, towels, tablecloths, lace, quilts and … ...

My most important memories are stored in the pink painted hope chest with wallpapered insides that my grandmother gave me when I was a little girl.

The chests were plainly made but embellished with charming painted decorations such as tulips and birds. When a good example comes to auction, it can sell for as much as $30,000.

The hope chest signed by Bush was created by Oklahoma artist Denise Duong. Adorned with a painted American flag, the chest has part of the former president's inaugural speech and photos of him in ...

The hope chest was kept in an important spot in the house of the new bride and was used for storage. American paint-decorated chests are important examples of early folk art.

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 ...

My most important memories are stored in the pink painted hope chest with wallpapered insides that my grandmother gave me when I was a little girl.

Historical Treasures is a new feature that spotlights local artifacts found in local museums. It will appear every Sunday in the Connect section of the The Express-Times. German immigrants came to ...