Oh yes I had a "Hope Chest" started it when I was 15. Most family members knew about my hope chest and would add a gift to my birthday or Christmas gifts for my chest as well. Had items such as bed sheets, dinner set, glass set, mixing bowls, cutlery, tablecloths, tea towels, hand towels, various ornaments, napkin holders.
Gosh I had so much in my hope chest that I can't remember now what was exactly in it. I do however remember that when I got married we didn't have to worry about buying anything at all to set up house (other than furniture) and we really didn't need that initially either as we rented a furnished unit.
Can you tell my sole ambition in life was to marry and have children. :lol: