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Hope chest from 1944
Remember when every girl wanted a Lane hope chest? See 20+ vintage hope chests from the 20th century

Way back when, it’s what every girl wanted: A cedar-lined Lane hope chest for linens and her trousseau. In upper-middle-class homes, giving a teen cedar chest was a longstanding tradition — and practically a requirement for marriage.

Couple getting engaged around 1850
The etiquette of marriage: The engagement, wedding ceremony & after (1850)

Here’s a guide for men who want to marry, from popping the question to the wedding reception – well, if you lived before the Civil War, that is.

old wedding superstitions, traditions & marriage myths
71 old wedding superstitions, traditions & marriage myths that range from sweet to silly to sad

Old wedding superstitions and traditions are intended to bring the couple good luck – but worrying about all these myths & signs would stress anyone out!

 
Mother’s Day: How a simple idea became a heartfelt tradition (1909)
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Remember vintage library and due date slips
Vintage library checkout cards and due date slips: How a simple system tracked thousands of books in the 20th century
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Vintage Hostess snacks: A delicious look back at America’s favorites including Fruit Pies, Wonder Bread, Twinkies & more (1920s-80s)
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Escape to Witch Mountain: The weird and wonderful 1975 Disney movie kids couldn’t forget
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Whitman’s Chocolates were a big deal for Mother’s Day back in the 1940s
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