I graduated from high school in 1972 in Ohio USA . Every girl in our high-school received a miniature Lane cedar chest from our local furniture store. Prompting parents to buy a full sized one referred to as a Hope Chest. Girls filled the full sized ones with wool blankets and sweaters to keep moths out and also started collecting things for their future. Like quilts and linens. My parents were married in 1944. Their chest was identical to that chest. When I had to clean the house out there were my Father's military dress uniform and hat. Many old photos. It was full of memories. Because of the cedar and the quality of Lane chest it was a time capsule. My neice still has the chest.

@cspat1

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Yes she graduated from a catholic high school in Dayton , Ohio I’ll see if she can remember the furniture stores name. Thank you I remember the name Lane I’m class of “76” Hi it’s a small world!

@Davysitter

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yes I raduated in 1980 and also have my Lane mini chest - and I also have my Mom'sa full sia 1930's Hope chest

@MelindaMc

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I got one too. 1969 grad

@nancyparis9975

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I graduated in 1971 from a northeastern Ohio school and received a Lane Cedar Chest, that I still have! It is filled important items from my life!

@suenott1082

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I had chest her in UK. It was called 'a bottom draw'

I've bought a few vintage Andrew Stewart kits. The wool is a "skirt length" of wool tweed handwoven in the border counties. One of my kits even had a photo taken of the weaver in his croft, sitting at his loom. They usually come with grosgrain ribbon and coordinating buttons, as well.

That was probably the minister of justice robes!

Traditionally, cedar chest or trousseau chests, were where unmarried women collected special items for their households as part of their dowry when they married. You will often find the flatware ( silverware ), random pieces of fine, hand worked linen pillowcases, tea towels and bed sheets, fancy worked lace and whatnots. . After marriage, most of these young ladies would store their childhood and other memorabilia, their university grad things, wedding shoes and veils, or family christening gowns. These chests are the unwritten biographies of the women that once owned and loved them. Thanks for sharing your discoveries with us. Cheers from Vancouver. :)

@dianac5764

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We called them Hope Chests.

@hillarygroundwell2807

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We call them bottom drawers !

@replicanna6931

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I was born 1975 and had, not cedar, but a chest to gather up stuff for later life. It is actually a smart thing to do. I had dishes, linen, curtains and all kinds of household things, men should do it too!

@karenholmes6565

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My mom got a cedar chest from a friend in high school. When she was visiting her she sat on the chest and my mom's friend asked if she liked it, and when my mom said she did she gave it to her. Her dad made her all kinds of furnishings and she didn't appreciate it. But my mom did. My mom kept it for her entire life. I have it. It stored many keepsakes. I left all of her things in it

@jeanninepettett2112

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My mother had one and it was such a special treat when mom opened that wonderful smelling cedar chest and allowed us to go through everything while she told us the stories behind those beloved treasures. Xoxo

Hi Alex loving the series , The Steiff goat and doll should be kept together ,I think the doll is Heidi .

@annmoore6747

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Yes! That goat is adorable and a good find, and I think you may be right about the connection. It very well could be Heidi.

@marjielalonde3875

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Oh that would make sense, good call!

@judibess6173

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Didn't get a good look at the dolls material but looks similar to Lenci dolls, if it is felt.

@moladhdodhia164

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@@annmoore6747,It is so cute,I Googled it,it is Heidi and her goat,it says very,very,rare.

The kits to kit sweaters with matching skirts (the piece of wool you found with the yarn) were wildly popular in the late 50's, early 60's. Keep that together!! Intact kits with patterm are really hard to find!

@cyndicunanan400

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And Shetland wool is expensive!

@darnyarner3782

Жыл бұрын

I was going to say the same. Its value is together as a set. Don’t mess with it. It’s awesome.

@l.m.2404

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I know people who pay good money for these kits. Good score.

@wendyharford3301

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Always coveted one of these kits, but was never able to afford one. Seeing it now still made my heart flutter even though I'm in my eighties. 😊

@keepingourhome7271

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Yes, Roxanne Richardson did a few segments on those kits, over on her channel.

My mother told me (she is 83) that when she was a senior 12th grade A furniture store would send all the graduating girls a small jewelry box that was the exact copy of a large or normal size cedar chest as a Graduation present and to hopefully sell the cedar chest for their hope chests. The jewelry box my mother has is felt lined and smells wonderful like cedar still today . It looks so much like the one you have. She has bequeathed the box to me. I’m so happy to have it. I will pass it on to my daughter. The chest you have is a Hope Chest I believe.

@dawnbrown9508

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I got one from our local furniture store when i graduated too. I passed it on to my daughter for her trinkets.

@lindagarner1320

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I have my late Mom's. She treasured it and so do I. 💖🇨🇦

@marystrenke3050

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Excellent marketing strategy! I wanted a lane cedar chest to fill up with dishes and linens🥰

@kristifounds7562

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I graduated high school in '73 and received a Lane small cedar chest. I still have it.

@bonnielucas1941

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'74 grad here, from Minnesota. I also got a mini cedar chest. Then a full size one for graduation from my parents.

That red fabric was most likely intended to be lining or perhaps a matching skirt to the sweater.

Washer/dryer salt and pepper set. Damned. I'm drooling again. For the miniaturist in Canada.... they fit perfectly in 12th scale dollhouses. (I have 3 pairs in 3 different houses)

@sand3882

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I have a collection of s/p sets like that. Washer/dryer, hat rack/hats, TV, Piano, Bowling Pin/ball, ice cream cones, frying pans, mixer with s/p beaters, etc. From the 50s and lots of fun to show people. Never heard of them being used in dollhouses, but I suppose many of them would work.

@swearenginlawanda

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@@sand3882 TV, washer/dryer, hat rack, and the pot belly stoves.

I love it when your wife joins you. She’s so nice.

@marystrenke3050

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I Kno! She's a doll🥰

Of all the compliments you deserve, one that cant be understated is my appreciation that you post the occasional weekend video. Thanks so much because many channels do not.

Even the yarn is very popular. It is so hard to make items from vintage patterns when the original wool called for is no longer being manufactured. The knitting kit is fantastic.

Those green shorts and pink sweater were adorable. Would look cute together too!!

Someone will be happy to get that yarn!

A Judge's robe. All the very best!

For the sake of accuracy: that's a chest (for storage), not a trunk (for transporting).

I think the Legal and Clerical label means that that was a judges robe, not a graduation 👩‍🎓 garb… but lovely to have a guest appearance by Mellisa

@MelShell8

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Wasn't there a previously found clipping or something stating that the doctor's dad was a judge?

the chest certainly kept the moths out! All that stuff was in pretty good condition ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

When I’m gone,I hope folks treat my belongings like you treat the past belongings Very impressed from Mississippi USA

Those green shorts were amazing! And the pink cardi, too! Fun video! Thanks, again, Alex!

Hope you are not embarrassed about the “hair dye” discovery. It offered a little bit of history , education and comic relief . You are an apex junk hustler and I love your show!

@marystrenke3050

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I'm eager to see him blush🥰

@stevengallant6363

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, Alexander seems very embarrassed by the "hair dye" discovery... it was a very funny moment Alexander. You are very naive and wholesome... Hope you do well at that "diecast" auction...

@justmeiniowa

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I sure hope someone brings that up on the next live chat so we can get a response from Alex lol.

I'm glad the yarn will be going to auction!! The Steiff Ram is so cute!!

Thanks Alex and Melissa!

Really enjoyed Melissa playing with the beautiful doll.

I really wish you would give an option to purchase the paper products like the doctor tube and ledgers ets. There is value in it. Even the bits like random tiny things….. the doll!!!

Had to come on and say. The reindeer in the trunk, are little gems. Some are really valuable.Not sure which ones you have but fun to look up. Good luck😊

OMG I love that TréLis talc tin! It has a perfect synthesis of 1910's Parisian Ars Nouveau and Mackintosh Glasgow design.

Love the Christmas Reindeer

A treasure for every type of collector in that beautiful vintage cedar chest! I especially loved the vintage pink sweater!! Love all your videos....t'was nice to see Melissa pop in as well! As always.... ♥ from beautiful sunny BC

@cspat1

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I agree the sweater from what I saw was lovely.

That is a cedar chest that we used to call 'hope chests'. 🙂

@marystrenke3050

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I was trying to remember that!

Neat time capsule.

I hope u do not separate the goat from the Heidi doll. They belong together and are probably rare.

Thanks for sharing. The Steiff Ram is a great find.

When I was growing up my mom would save bows from crasages and make her own with flowers from the yard for mother's day, Easter and special occasions

That old yarn was super cool.

I always loved going through my moms cedar chest as a kid. She kept it at the foot of her bed. It had her old journals and yearbooks, high school cheerleading uniforms, letters and cards from loved ones, etc.

That was fun. It was like a time capsule. Thank you Alex for sharing the cedar chest reveals with us. 😍🌻

That was very interesting! I like the little coin purse and the pink sweater. It's fun to see things that people set aside that were important to them to keep in a special place. The little washer and dryer was pretty cute and probably collectible for someone. What a cute addition to a little doll house they would make. I really enjoy watching you explore things from chests and boxes to homes full of history. Oh yes, and the Steiff goat was a real find.

The wool and fabric kit were produced as a kit to make a skirt and sweater suit. Vintage costumers would love to get hold of it!

I may be wrong but I’m wondering if the doll is supposed to be Heidi, from the Shirley Temple movie? Especially since she’s paired with the goat?? I love it!

@samsprrr3548

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I loved that movie as a kid took years to find it again to show my own kids.

That Steff Ram could be worth some money. Highest Vtg 1959 Steiff Ram 325.00 Excellant shape.

After the "Is it hair dye?" unboxing and commentary in the previous video, I was rather anxious when Alex started to unzip what appeared to be a woman's accessory!

It’s amazing how well it has kept throughout the years!

great finds. love the Steif...wow...

The Native American doll was very popular in 1955+ and I believe you have “Mary had a little Lamb” doll, the washer/dryer was probably meant for a dollhouse. The silver spoon might have been a baby gift

These trunks were called Hope Chests on the east coast

Of all the loot from this clean out,that RED yarn kit has my heart racing! What a brilliant color.

Melissa here to explain "items" to Alex lol

@marystrenke3050

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😂😂😂

Clean clean trunk!

Good morning Alexander. I really like the sculpture that was made for your centre niche at your home. So cool!

Hey there, Alex! What a beautiful chest that is! Pretty cool things you found inside of it as well! Thanks for sharing! Peace to all.... 💜💙💜💙💜💙💜

I am glad she remembered she had something on the stove.yesterday I seriously over cooked eggs …

The chest is beautiful and it has stood the test of time, and still kept everything inside safe. I love cedar chests and the meaning behind them. You have a great day

I love your videos Alexander

Too bad her collectable stuffed animals didn’t continue with steiff instead of beanie babies. The lamb probably is mohair. Fun trunk reveal.

@myaccount227

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..some beanies go up towards a grand$😅

@None-685

Жыл бұрын

@@myaccount227 Seriously? Well okay then.

Awesome again 🎸🎸🎸🎸

From what you are reading on the tag, I think the robe may be for a minister /clergy or maybe a judge. It looks thicker than you typical graduation gown. I love watching you guys. Thank you for all of you content.

So cool!! 😊

Lane made the best cedar chests in America!

10:12- I had a white rabbit pelt when I was about 12 in the 90s and I did make a purse out of it. It was super soft. I didn't use it because I kind of felt guilty for having it, poor bunny. But I used to love to feel it. I was a foster child and moved quite a few times and it disappeared a long with some other things I used to have. 🤦🏻‍♀️

The gold nippers are for manicures and pedicures......to nip hangnails and cuticles.

Hi Alex from New Orleans, LA USA. Thanks for saving the Cedar Chest to go through it with all of us. It’s amazing how well they protect all of the items that was in there. It was nice that Melissa came over at the right time to give you a hand. God bless you both and your family. Take care until the next video. 🙏🤗💖👍

That is a Lane Cedar Chest! Mother still has hers, she bought it in the late fourties

Love the little coin holder, I had forgotten about them.

Good to see you both, Melissa and Alexander! 😊

Coin organizer = change purse. Doilies = handkerchiefs. The red wool with the sweater kit was probably for a straight skirt.

That’s not a trunk!! It’s a cedar chest! My mom had one just like it!! She put all kinds of things in it. But mostly treasures to her! She even still had original bill of sale to it from 1945. I think it said 40.00 dollars when she bought it!

Matching skirt and jumper to make 😊

A Steiff bear sold at auction for 2 million dollars. The tag in the ear was implemented to distinguish real from counterfeit

@annmoore6747

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Wow! It will be interesting to see what the Steiff goat is worth.

I never knew Steiff made a goat to go with Heidi until this video,what a great treasure to find,love that movie, Google said it's very, very, rare,such fun,enjoyed the video.

That is indeed a handy coin purse with the slots for various denominations of coinage. I had one smaller but similar as a child.

I'm not a hoarder, but I do keep stuff that has emotional value and I collect certain things. I always wonder what my namesake Alex or someone like him would make of the things I own.

Looks more like judges robes?

Very Interesting Hope Chest!! Cannot Beieve the cedar held up so wonderfully!! I once again, learned some more from the past!!! Thanks for Sharing!! I hope you and your family are having a Nice Weekend!!! 🤗♥️🙏🏼

I would rock those shorts!! Lol

I picked up a chest identical to that in a thrift store just before I graduated from highschool. It's been such a great find and blanket keeper! Still smells amazing too ^^

The "letter" you found right in the beginning (3rd item or so) belongs to the nailclipper. Which is Solingen made and therefore a good quality item. Better put it together to sell. :)

Alex I think Cedar chests were used to store woollens (hence the wee sheep) and moths don’t like cedar, so you didn’t end up with holes in your woolies!!

Enjoyed looking at everything they really knew how to make things back then to last the test of time.

💓💖💝❤💘watching your videos, thank you for sharing and have a great night!

If those are vintage wool yarns in good condition a. The chances are it's still very usable; and b. It's probably worth a bit. Also, I would suggest that the red fabric, in the box with the red yarn, was for a matching skirt. Since its Shetland wool, and there is plaid fabric too, is it possible the family had Scots links (or just a holiday).

The fabric in the sweater kit is for a matching skirt. I would love to get my hands on one of those

Maybe it was the judges robe to go with the judges changing locker.

@FigaroHey

Жыл бұрын

The judge's locker belonged to the guy who owned the grainery, not Alex.

Lane was, or is, a quality manufacturer!

Some fun things to find ...enjoyed peeping over your shoulder...thanks for sharing...🥰🥰

Some special keepsake items. Glad the chest avoided damage from the flooded floor. This type of finds make the dusty, messy days of toil more tolerable for you. Thanks for sharing. Hope you will give us a tour of art/collectables on display in your home.

My mom had a Lane cedar chest (like so many posters here) but I only received the miniature version. Nice quality manicure sets were a popular gift to give your young adult daughters, as was a set of pearls. My mom did give me those too. It was a different era.

Yayyyyyyy thanks

I’ve been looking for that poem!!!

One of the ancestors had the title "honourable" - this might be his judges robes rather than graduation robes - specially if it's made by a legal tailor

@dianaglenn3921

Жыл бұрын

What I was thinking, too.

Where did Hans go in the intro. Honey am home. Always made me smile

thank you

Thanks Alex, great video. Absolutely love the graphic/colours on the talcum powder tin, very 'Glasgow school ' beautiful! :) Best wishes.

The doll might be "Heidi" her goat was called "Schnucki". Ad least on the cassets I used to listen to. I love trunks like that.

The golden clippers look like cuticle nippers for manicures.

thanks

That yarn is very good quality and I’d say the fabric was to make a matching skirt.

Pink sweater is beautiful ❤️

@bonnielucas1941

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I think so too! 💕

Oh my goodness, I had one of those aboriginal dolls years ago. No idea where she came from but I played with her with my Barbies if I remember correctly!

I think the lace doilies may well be Ladies Handkerchiefs.