Lane Serial Number
A deep, woody fragrance clings to linens, blankets, and other treasures pulled from a Lane cedar chest, reminiscent of a walk through the forest. With a flip of the lid, daughters around the country are reminded of their parents' love and support. Although families used to stuff hope chests full of household essentials in the anticipation of a daughter's impending nuptials, these days, young women receive these trunks and chests when they leave for college or move away from home. Parents still fill them with practical household items, warm blankets, and towels, but often add childhood and family mementos, pre-paid calling cards, emergency cash, and care packages helpful for life in a new apartment or college dorm room. When looking for an affordable Lane cedar chest, parents can find a vast inventory on eBay, including antique chests produced as far back as 1912 or Mid Century chests for females with a modern design aesthetic. Although your girl may not be leaving home to get married, you can still provide a treasured chest filled with 'hope' for a happy and fulfilling life. Shop the extensive inventory of antique furniture, including antique chests and trunks!
Lane Serial Number Lookup
Usually Lane cedar chests have serial numbers that are stamped or applied to the bottom of the chests. You can read the serial number BACKWARDS to determine the production date. For example: serial number 753150 would have been produced on 05/13/57. Some chests may also have an extra digit which denotes the plant location. The date of manufacture for a Lane cedar chest with serial number 141160 is June 11, 1941. The serial number is decoded by reading it backwards to form 061141; the first two numbers represent the month, the middle numbers denote the day and the last two digits show the year. Keep Learning. All Lane cedar chests have a serial number. It doubles as the manufacturing date the chest was made when you read the number from right to left or backward. I have a lane cedar chest Serial number 0740321 style number 2231. Guest 1 year ago. In your photos I see some damage on the bottom and on the lid so I would suggest Craigslist.maybe with a starting price and possibly OBO. Just as an afterthought.the auction company had me very lightly sand the cedar interior (and then vacuum out) to enhance the cedar scent.