Queen Mary's Carpet For America -- The casket which will hold Queen Mary's carpet. The famous carpet made by Queen Mary and presented by H.M. to help in the dollar drive, will shortly be sent to America, where it will be on view to the public. For safe keeping, a special casket has been made, of English Oak, lined with stainless steel. The Queen's own Cipher and Crown are inlaid in ivory on the lid. The chest will also contain three portraits of her Majesty in a Triptych frame. March 12, 1950. (Photo by Sports & General Press Agency Limited).