Medium:Wood, felt Description:A carved wood chest lined with green felt. The exterior of the chest is carved with a register of elephants around the four sides and with circular floral motifs on the top and center front. The chest originally contained six canisters of tea. Historical Note:This chest was presented to President Kennedy by the President of the Republic of India, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan during his state visit to the White House on June 4, 1963.