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1987.126.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.126.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Elephant Tea Chest
1987.126.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.126.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Elephant Tea Chest

Artifact ID1987.126.1
Object Type Chest, Tea
Gifter
Date before 1975
Place MadeIndia
Medium teak, polish, fabric, metal
DimensionsOverall H 8 in x W 25 in x D 17 in (20.3 cm x 63.5 cm x 43.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA rectangular wooden chest features a row of six raised elephants along the front edge. A flower in the center separates them in two groups of three. The edges and surface of the lid are decorated with horizontal raised patterns made of inscribed leaves. On the center of the lid, there is a small design made of raised leaves enclosed in a circle.
Historical NoteIndian Ambassador Triloki Nath Kaul sent this tea chest, which contained six canisters of tea, to President and Mrs. Ford over the Christmas holiday in 1974.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteA foreign official gifted the item to Presient Gerald R. Ford and First Lady Betty Ford during the Ford Administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in 1981 for deposit with the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum.
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesHead of State Gifts Given to President Gerald R. Ford (74639696)
Use Restriction Status Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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