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Two-piece archival storage box with drop-front access and metal corners

Adorama

Adorama 4x6" Print Storage Box Drop Front Archival #465

SKU CH-5NGK-7C8N6

Archival-quality storage box with drop-front access and metal-reinforced corners for 4x6 prints

  • Drop-front design gives quick access to prints
  • Archival-quality fiberboard protects photos long-term
  • Acid-free construction prevents chemical damage
  • Patented dual-chemistry interior safeguards negatives
  • Metal-reinforced corners add structural durability

Archival Photo Storage Box

The Adorama 4x6" Print Storage Box is a two-piece archival container built from acid-free fiberboard for long-term photo preservation. Its drop-front design on the bottom section allows prints to slide out without finger contact. Metal reinforced corners protect high-wear areas. A patented Dual Chemistry structure uses an alkaline-buffered exterior and a neutral non-buffered interior separated by a polyester barrier.

Collectors Needing Safe Access

This box suits photographers and archivists who handle 4x6 prints regularly and require lignin-free, sulphur-free materials that meet archival standards. The stackable format helps organise growing collections on shelves. Buyers who need storage for larger print sizes, negative sleeves, or digital media should look at alternative formats. The fixed dimensions also limit use for oversized or panoramic formats.

Durable Under Continuous Use

The metal corners maintain structural integrity when boxes are stacked and retrieved repeatedly over years. The rigid fiberboard resists crushing under sustained vertical load in a stacked column. The drop-front mechanism operates without hinges or latches that can fatigue, so prints continue to slide smoothly after frequent cycles. Archival materials do not off-gas or degrade, keeping the interior chemistry stable for decades.

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Price $20.99
Cheaper than about 60% of the 1,255 comparable items (median $25.99).

Specifications

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Questions about this item

Does the 4x6" print storage box require any additional sleeves or albums to protect photographs?

No extra sleeves are needed because the box itself is constructed from archival-quality, acid-free fiberboards with a neutral non-buffered interior that directly protects prints from lignin, sulphur and recycled chipboard.

Will the metal-reinforced corners and drop-front design withstand daily stacking alongside older cardboard boxes?

The metal corners reinforce high-wear areas and the two-piece drop-front construction lets the box stack securely while allowing prints to slide in and out without stressing adjacent containers.

How can I verify the box is providing archival-level protection once my prints are inside?

The patented Dual Chemistry design uses an alkaline-buffered exterior and a polyester barrier separating it from the neutral interior, so the materials themselves maintain the protective environment without any indicator lights or tests.

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