Coins from the robbery are found in Kathy's hope chest. Decoration is not an intrinsic part of the hope chest, but often appears. The typical hope chest is of lidded blanket chest form. In "Glee", Kurt Hummel has claimed to own a hope chest. The presentation of the dowry and hope chest was part of the ceremony. The hope chest was often used for the firstborn girl of a family. "The Hope Chest" was shot in Los Angeles, with production wrapping in late-September, 1918.