The 7 digit serial numbers are read differently than the old 6 digit ones.
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Pics. Learning how to date a lane cedar chest will tell a story of. All lane cedar chests have a serial number.
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In 1972, lane bought a small reclining chair company in tupelo, mississippi, named action industries. Lane usually inscribes a 5 digit serial number that gives the exact date of production along with a style number. Look on the bottom of the chest.
You can read the serial number backwards to determine the production date.
I can't wait to refinish this piece. At first the serial # was 6 digits long, then increased to 7 digits. Serial number 753150 would have been produced on 05/13/57. Look on the bottom of the chest.
