Strength: sides and spine are made of low-resin basswood for superior stacking strength

Protection: tops of these boxes have a lip that helps keep out air-borne contaminates, while the thick walls of the case provide truly outstanding physical protection for its contents. When closed the box is sealed on all sides.

Usability: the spine of the case is hinged so that the top can fold open and lay completely flat for easy removal of contents

Durable: the heavyweight, acrylic-coated black cloth cover assures a long-lasting service life. Sturdy latches that open down to protect artwork, are designed to withstand repeated opening and closing. A metal label holder accepts a standard 3 x 1-1/4" label. All hardware is nickel-plated.

History: naturalist Daniel Solander, traveling with Captain Cook in the South Seas in the 1760s, constructed a book-shaped case to hold the manuscript records and specimens of the voyage. The Solander box has been around for over 250 years and our Solander Cases are of the highest quality.

Made in USA with rigorous quality control standards

Dimensions reflect interior measurements. To determine the outside dimensions of a case add: 7/8’’ to length, 1-1/8’’ to width (includes latches), 1/2’’ to height

Acid-Free - Yes

Lignin-Free - Yes - lignin content is measured by the phloroglucinol test with a Kappa number of 5 or less.

Buffered - Yes - contains a minimum of 3% calcium carbonate (CaCO3) with a pH range 8-9.5

P.A.T. passed the Photographic Activity Test

Materials top and bottom is Kappa binder’s board (.120), a bookmaking board with no glue between layers

Materials sides and spine are made of low-resin basswood

Materials interior bottom tray is made of 100% 4 Ply Cotton Mat Board, Adhesive: modified starch, min. pH 8.5. top is lined with 15 pt. white acid- and lignin-free card stock

Materials covered in book binding cloth with a moisture-resistant, 100% aqueous acrylic coating

Hinge reinforced, with dust flap

Adhesive is EVA, pH balanced and buffered, <.0008% sulfur content

Design close-tolerance construction to keep out dust

Visit the Custom Products page if you want to request a quote for a custom box size or color.