Hope chest
WordNet
noun
(1) Chest for storage of clothing (trousseau) and household goods in anticipation of marriage
WiktionaryText
Noun
- A box containing items, especially clothing, table linens, towels, bed linens, and quilts, typically stored by unmarried young women in anticipation of future marriages or married lives.
Usage notes
The term "hope chest" may be used primarily by Midwestern American women. The term "glory box" is used by women in the United Kingdom and Australia.