<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>Hope Chest Archives - TIMBER TO TABLE</title> <atom:link href="https://www.dutchcrafters.com/blog/tag/hope-chest/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link></link> <description>a blog by DutchCrafters</description> <lastBuildDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 15:52:55 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2</generator> <item> <title>History of the Hope Chest</title> <link>https://www.dutchcrafters.com/blog/history-of-the-hope-chest/</link> <comments>https://www.dutchcrafters.com/blog/history-of-the-hope-chest/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Leah Meldman]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2017 17:26:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Bedroom]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Furniture History]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Older]]></category> <category><![CDATA[American Hope Chests]]></category> <category><![CDATA[american made]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Amish furniture]]></category> <category><![CDATA[furniture history]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hope Chest]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.dutchcrafters.com/blog/?p=5034</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>The post <a href="https://www.dutchcrafters.com/blog/history-of-the-hope-chest/">History of the Hope Chest</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.dutchcrafters.com/blog">TIMBER TO TABLE</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://www.dutchcrafters.com/blog/author/leah/">Leah Meldman</a></p> <p>The hope chest has been referred to as many things, including a dowry chest, trousseau chest, and a glory box. No matter what it’s called, this tried-and-true treasure has evolved over time to remain a favorite piece of furniture. Longstanding Tradition The hope chest dates back centuries, revealing a rich and fascinating history. It originated at a time when marriage included the exchange of property between families. The idea of the hope chest was brought…<span class="screen-reader-text"> History of the Hope Chest</span></p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.dutchcrafters.com/blog/history-of-the-hope-chest/">History of the Hope Chest</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.dutchcrafters.com/blog">TIMBER TO TABLE</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://www.dutchcrafters.com/blog/author/leah/">Leah Meldman</a></p> ]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.dutchcrafters.com/blog/history-of-the-hope-chest/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>6</slash:comments> <post-thumbnail><url>https://www.dutchcrafters.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Blog-20170401.jpg</url><width>1000</width><height>432</height></post-thumbnail> </item> </channel> </rss>