Cedar chest

Cedar chest

Rectangular storage chest made of Cedar or pine veneer sold to prevent damage to the moth on woollen fabrics. The dowry of the bride in the 20th century.

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cedar chest

Home furnishings; General furniture

A rectangular storage chest made of sold cedar or cedar veneers to prevent moth damage on woolens. A bride's hope chest in the 20th century.

cedar chest

Home furnishings; Bedroom furniture

A rectangular storage chest exclusively made from solid cedar or cedar veneers to prevent moth damage on woolens clothing.

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Animals; Dogs

The part of the body or trunk that is enclosed by the ribs.

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The chest is analogous to the breast area; the frontal area on the body containing the breastplate and major flight muscles. See also Breast.

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Traditional container made of wood with a metal lining used to ship tea from tea estates.

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