Lane Box

If I remember correctly, the box I am featuring in today's 31 Days of Flipping Out was a promotional tool way back when. I believe I remember my mom telling me that these boxes were replicas of the Lane Hope Chest that was sold to young girls back in the 40's or 50's. The salesman would use these to demonstrate the quality of the chest construction. A hope chest was part of most girls' bedroom furnishings. It was the place where all things were stored for her future marriage....