Here's an article from Fine Woodworking about the restoration of the chest. Look at the comments in the Boing Boing post for references to more articles and the poster available from The Taunton Press.
Thanks, Boing Boing!
Feats of Woodworking: Studley Toolchest
I was reminded by this post from Boing Boing of the incredible 19th Century toolchest made by Massachusetts piano maker Henry O. Studley.