Frequently, they had wide copper bands on the outside. As the 1920s ended, cedar chests generally stood on small turned legs and had plain inscribed lines. “In the early 1930s, cedar chests had ...

First things first, put away the mothballs. Cedar chests have been used for generations to keep off-season clothing, precious family heirlooms, and intricately stitched linens far away from the ...

But cedar chests aren't just for brides anymore. This do-it-yourself version features solid construction and handsome styling that make it a natural for almost any room of the house.

Contain small jewelry inside it ... Dear Readers: If you inherit or have a cedar-lined chest with that awful mothball smell, here’s what you can do to eliminate it. First, open the chest ...

This is the first time I think I have bought something I think is an antique. I bought a cedar chest made by The Roos Mfg. Co. at a thrift store in Minneapolis for $100. I am hoping you will give ...

In the Iliad, for example, Homer refers to a cedar-lined chest in which Priam’s presumably moth-baiting treasures are kept. Humans continued building chests with cedar, but it wasn’t until the ...

This is the first time I think I have bought something I think is an antique. I bought a cedar chest made by The Roos Mfg. Co. at a thrift store in Minneapolis for $100. I am hoping you will give ...

We inherited a cedar chest that my mother-in-law had put mothballs in. How do we get rid of the strong mothball odor? Here are a couple of things you can try: • Stuff the chest with newspaper ...