Piedmont old-fashioned red cedar chests, Piedmont Red Cedar Chest Co., Statesville, North Carolina
Description:
Background on red cedar is provided with detailed descriptions of the chests and wardrobes available for sale. The inside of the back cover has a facsimile letter from Piedmont customer Grover Cleveland. There are separate facsimile letters from Mrs. Grover Cleveland, Lady Durand and a facsimile check from John D. Rockefeller. An order form is included. A separate leaflet has multiple testimonials. The James Monroe Old-Fashioned Colonial Highboy shown in the image was promoted as a perfect wedding or birthday gift. The cedar chest was billed as the Priscilla window seat or hall chest.
