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What materials are used to make the Archival Methods Drop Front Box?

The Archival Methods Drop Front Box is made from high-quality, archival materials designed to provide long-term durability and protection against environmental factors such as light, heat, and humidity.

Can the Drop Front Box be used for storing items other than photographs?

Yes, the box is versatile and can be used to store a variety of flat items including digital prints, musical scores, pamphlets, letters, artwork, certificates, and newspapers.

Does the Drop Front Box feature any labeling system for organization?

The box includes embossed labeling areas on both the end and side of the top cover, allowing for neat and organized identification of the contents.

How does the drop-front design benefit the storage of delicate items?

The drop-front design allows for easy access to the contents while reducing the risk of damage when handling delicate or fragile items, ensuring they are protected from dust and environmental damage.

Are there any special features that make the box easy to open?

Yes, the top cover edges of the box have scalloped finger grips at the long dimension, which provide an easy and comfortable grip for opening the box.

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2022-07-03T10:49:33

Rated 3 out of 5

Corner danaged

One corner was damaged. Need better packaging protection.

PEYSHAN C.

2021-11-22T07:52:25

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent product

Solid box! Fit and finish are perfect! Study enough to stack them without crushing!

michael i.

2018-06-11T08:49:06

Rated 5 out of 5

Archiving old to preserve

This is the way to save old photo's and articles from deterioration.

Robin N.

2018-06-03T12:12:17

Rated 5 out of 5

Very good archival & lightweight alternative

Very good archival & lightweight alternative for maintaining photography (silver print) portfolios.

Adam G.

2017-06-11T17:28:01

Rated 4 out of 5

Archive your prints

Print, print and print, and then storage your creation on this acid free boxes.

Francisco D.

2016-08-03T09:31:21

Rated 3 out of 5

Great but first order arrived damaged

I ordered two, one arrived crushed, the other dented. Packing was so-so for boxes that are apparently rather fragile. Possibly crushed by a heavier box that arrived the same day... That said Adorama customer service was fantastic in ordering replacements.

Cindy B.

2014-03-17T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Superb Quality

This is an exceptionally well made print storage box for archival photos. For anyone looking for a product along these lines, I could not recommend this one more enthusiastically. It is a very professional appearing product and well worth the cost.

Alan S.

2013-07-07T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good archival storage

Nice looking boxes that present a good archival solution. Unfortunately, they were a bit banged up during shipping with some creases in the top. Hopefully they can cushion the corners a bit more...

Curatrix

2012-12-12T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Not Very Sturdy

I needed a pro looking box to ship photos to a gallery. It didn't hold up very well through the transportation process. and it was mailed in a larger box. kind of collapsed by the time I got it back. Just not built sturdy enough.

Sally D.

2011-09-03T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Archival Box

A completely adequate box at a good price.

Tom

Archival Methods Drop Front Box Specifications

  • Format

    Drop Front Storage Box

  • Color

    Black

  • Finish

    Textured paper laminated on acid- free black core

  • Capacity

    Window/Mat: (Number of prints box will hold)
    4/2 Ply: 30
    4/4 Ply: 24
    2/2 Ply: 38

  • Interior Dimensions

    13.75 x 19.5 x 3"

About Archival Methods Drop Front Box

Enhance the preservation of your valuable prints, photos, and documents with the Archival Methods Drop Front Box. Specifically designed for the secure storage of mounted or unmounted items that require flat storage, this box is an ideal choice for photographers, artists, and collectors. Its spacious dimensions of 3" x 13.75" x 19.5" can comfortably accommodate a variety of items, from digital prints and musical scores to pamphlets, letters, and newspapers.

Constructed from high-quality, archival materials, this durable drop front box is designed to resist damage from light, heat, and humidity, ensuring your treasured items remain in pristine condition. The stylish black exterior adds a professional touch, making it suitable for both personal and professional use.

One of the standout features of this box is its drop-front design. This innovative feature allows easy access to your items while offering superior protection against dust, dirt, and other environmental factors. The box's metal-edged enhancements include embossed labeling areas on the end and side of the top cover, allowing for neat and organized identification of your stored items.

Safety is also a key focus of this design, with large radius, rounded "soft corners" on the drop-front to ensure delicate or fragile ephemera are handled with care. Additionally, the top cover edges feature scalloped finger grips at the long dimension, facilitating easy opening. Choose the Archival Methods Drop Front Box for a stylish, spacious, and secure solution to your storage needs.

Archival Methods Drop Front Box Features

  • Metal-edged drop-front boxes consist of a removable top and a bottom with a hinged "drop front" panel at the long side.
  • Made of heavyweight Archival Grade boxboard.
  • Metal edge clamps are corrosion treated in black polyester coating with a wax-free polyester finish on the blind side.
  • Clamps provide rigidity and high stacking strength.
  • The lignin content is measured by the phloroglucinol test with a Kappa number of 5 or less.
  • Made from fully bleached, high alpha cellulose pulp. It does not contain any post consumer waste recycled pulp. Paper is free of metal particles, waxes, plasticizers, residual bleach, peroxide, sulfur content is less than 0.0008% reducible sulfur.
  • Metallic Impurities, Iron will not exceed 150 ppm and copper shall not exceed 6 ppm. No optical brightening agents are used in the pulp.
  • Paper contains a minimum of 3% calcium carbonate (CaCO3) with a pH range 8-9.5
  • Alkaline or neutral sizing are used. No alum rosin or rosin sizing are used.
  • Color dyes are light-fast and non-bleeding.
  • Surface of the paper is smooth and free from knots, shives and abrasive particles.
  • Board will not degrade and cause harm to artifacts stored in boxes made from this paper.
  • Paper passes the PAT (Photographic Activity Test) ISO 14523 formally ANSI IT9.16

Key Features

  • Safeguard prints & documents in this acid-free archival storage box, ensuring lasting preservation.
  • The drop front design of this print storage box allows easy access to your valuable collections.
  • This durable document storage box features a secure closure, protecting contents from dust & light.
  • Organize photos & documents using archival methods with this box, sized at 3" x 13.75" x 19.5".
  • Enjoy light protection with this black archival box, ideal for preserving sensitive paper items.
  • Rely on the durable construction of this archival storage solution for long-term document safety.