Around here, the hunters want cedar chests to hold their hunting clothes so they will smell natural in the woods. I expect more of those chests in this area have camo clothes in them than the beautiful handmade things they were meant for! My husband fishes but isn't a hunter so there are some beautiful handmade linens in mine. I have used them but not much. They have become more treasures and heirlooms than useable items in my mind.
I should take these out and put notes on each indicating what I can remember about the maker and approximate dates. The poster who is still using her great grandmother's divided bag should put a note with it indicating where it came from. It would be a shame if many of these things appeared "old fashioned" to those who clean up and clear out after us and went to the dump for lack of knowledge. On the other hand, I hope some of my quilts are so worn out from use that that's the only place left for them to go. LOL!