picture mats

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Scope note
Protective boards or other heavy paper with an opening or openings cut in order to reveal photographs. These typically comprise two pieces, the bottom piece supports the print while the top piece has a window through which the photograph may be viewed. The boards may be hinged together to form a protective folder.
picture mats
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024