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Jessica Hinchliffe and Katherine Feeney

New version of glory box may serve another generation of struggling Australians, historian says

The chests were traditionally given to women to prepare their homes. (Pinterest: ClickAmericana)

Opening the lid of a hope chest and peering inside was an exciting time for many young women in the 1950s, but could the tradition be reinvented to help young adults start a home in the 21st century?

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