Category
American Furniture
Medium
Walnut
Distinguishing marks
Ed Roos Company Forest Park Line No. 3400 4527 Walnut
Condition
Good
Long Description
Ed Roos Company of Forest Park Cedar Chest, Forest Park Line, I have the certificate that says The Cedar in this chest is guaranteed to be genuine tennessee Aromatic Red Cedar. On the bottom of the chest it says No 3400, then the number 4527 and walnut are stamped on it.
History
It was my grandmothers cedar chest, she was born in 1902. Don't know when she got it.
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For Sale?
Yes
Re: Ed Roos Company Cedar Chest
The Roos company was in business from 1916 - 1951, operating in Forest Park Illinois. The company produced these chests in all the popular styles from Colonial to Art Deco. Most furniture in this style was produced during the mid 1920's until World War II. Values vary considerably for these chests, depending on quality of construction, wood type and how close they follow original period designs.Most today sell for under $300.00