A hope chest is a genuine link to the past and deep-seated traditions for young ladies who one day "hoped" to be married. Each is carefully detailed with protective interiors for heirloom linens along with everyday items such as extra blankets and towels. The story behind these creations comes from before the 18th century when young ladies would place their innermost intimate garments, diaries and hand me down treasures within the confines of these finely crafted generational gifts. Finely crafted iron handles add a semblance of longevity to each piece while individual knots inset in the wood are the perfect complement. Decades ago women kept hope chests to package their intimate garments, journals and keepsakes.