How do you say "hope chest"?

Question

In many countries, it is a tradition for a woman to keep her delicate linens in a (usually cedar-lined) box referred to as a "hope chest." Is there a Spanish equivalent?

Answer 1

It´s an old tradition to use one and it probably varies from one country to another. I think the closest translation is "Arcón de boda" or "Arca" if it´s small.

Thank you! - randomaccount65, Jul 18, 2011

Answer 2

Baúl de ajuar

This one that Heidita posted is the one we use in Panama. - margaretcorwin, Jul 18, 2011

Answer 3

By the way, I know there's a Spanishdict entry, but it gives a dictionary explanation, not an equivalent Spanish phrase.