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Polyester: Sleeve with Tab

Specification # 500-541 (not available, specification under revision)

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.

Thickness: 3 mil (NOTE: 2 mil is too flimsy.)

Dimensions:

  • Inner dimensions of the sleeve can range in size from 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" (postcard size) to 11" x 14".
  • Standard Stereo Card sizes: 3 1/2" x 7" or 4 1/2" x 7"
  • Standard Postcard sizes: 3 1/2" x 5 1/2", 3 1/2" x 5 3/4", 4 1/4" x 6", 3 5/8" x 6"

Open end SLEEVE with TAB Open end

NOTE: Polyester sleeve should be 1/8" larger in height and the same width as the item to be contained to allow for comfortable access in and out of the sleeve.

Uses:

  • for storage of individual postcards
  • for storage of individual stereo cards
  • for storage of individual items

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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