solander boxes

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Scope note
Protective boxes with a hinged top, shaped like a thick book, for storing books, prints, pamphlets, and documents; developed in the 18th century for the storage of botanical specimens and later for the storage of books, prints, and documents.
solander boxes
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024