A Kist is the Scottish and northern English term for a plain wooden chest, historically used for storing linen, clothing or valuables, often constructed in oak or pine with simple panelled or plank sides.
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A Kist is the Scottish and northern English term for a plain wooden chest, historically used for storing linen, clothing or valuables, often constructed in oak or pine with simple panelled or plank sides.