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Paper Enclosures for Storage of 4" X 5", 5" X 7" & 8" X 10" Photographic Negatives

Specification # 100-131 [PDF: 164 KB / 5 p.]

This item meets Preservation Directorate specifications for a long-lasting and durable product, appropriate for protecting LC collections, 2-5% alkaline reserve in all paper products. This item passes the Photographic Activity Test.

Color: Within a range of white, off-white or buff

Dimensions: Standard negative sizes, with tolerance for insertion, with "balanced" seams

Standard negative sizes listed below: Paper enclosure sizes:
4" x 5" 4 3/8" x 5 3/8"
5" x 7" 5 3/8" x 7 3/8"
8" x 10" 8 1/2" x 10 1/2"

PAPER ENCLOSURES

Recto Verso

Note: Refer to "Issues to be Considered for Photographic Materials" for more information about further special housing needs for Master copies and/or colored negatives.

Use:
To enclose photographic negatives for storage purposes.

When filling out a Purchase Requisition for this product, be sure to include:

  • Full name of product, as appears above
  • This page number
  • Dimensions
  • Quantities

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