{"id":10296,"date":"2016-05-03T12:21:43","date_gmt":"2016-05-03T16:21:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/65.175.118.96\/?p=10296"},"modified":"2022-03-16T11:03:34","modified_gmt":"2022-03-16T15:03:34","slug":"short-top-box","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/short-top-box\/","title":{"rendered":"Archival Solution of the Week | Short Top Box"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pps-series-post-details pps-series-post-details-variant-classic pps-series-post-details-23763\" data-series-id=\"135\"><div class=\"pps-series-meta-content\"><div class=\"pps-series-meta-text\">This entry is part 5 of 1 in the series <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/series\/archival-solution-of-the-week\/\">Archival Solution of the Week<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10313\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10313\" style=\"width: 458px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/short-top-boxes#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10313 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Short-Top-Box-copy-2-600x444.jpg\" alt=\"short top box\" width=\"458\" height=\"339\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Short-Top-Box-copy-2-600x444.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Short-Top-Box-copy-2.jpg 760w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 100vw, 458px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 458px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 458\/339;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10313\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Archival Methods&#8217; Short Top Box &#8211; the PERFECT acid-free solution for storing all sorts of 2D and 3D objects, artifacts &amp; collectibles!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Archival Solution of the Week:  <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Short Top Box<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8611\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8611\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/postcards-archival-care-for-preservation#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8611 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Postcard-Box-and-Supplies-600x530.jpg\" alt=\"short top box\" width=\"600\" height=\"530\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Postcard-Box-and-Supplies-600x530.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Postcard-Box-and-Supplies.jpg 760w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/530;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8611\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Archival Methods&#8217; Short Top Box is perfect for storing all sorts of small, flat images such as postcards and antique photographs, along with zillions of other things! <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">(Please click on the image to go to our fully illustrated blog on <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/postcards-archival-care-for-preservation#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Postcards \/ Family History and Archival Care<\/a>.)<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Often called an \u201cArchival Shoe Box,\u201d our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/short-top-boxes#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Short Top Box<\/a> is a general-purpose container that is perfectly suited for safely storing and protecting small flat items such as <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/postcards-archival-care-for-preservation#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">postcards<\/a> (see pix above), antique photographic images (tintypes \/ cartes-de-visite \/ cabinet cards \/ stereographs), negatives, sports cards, and even recipes! (Please see our fully illustrated blog on <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/preserving-old-recipes#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Preserving Old Recipes \/ Treasuries of Family Traditions<\/a>.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7805\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7805\" style=\"width: 374px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/archival-tissue#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7805 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hummel-in-Box-copy-2-497x600.jpg\" alt=\"Short Top Box\" width=\"374\" height=\"452\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hummel-in-Box-copy-2-497x600.jpg 497w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hummel-in-Box-copy-2.jpg 629w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 374px) 100vw, 374px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 374px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 374\/452;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7805\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Short Top Boxes come in a variety of convenient sizes that will accommodate many types of objects and artifacts. This image shows a fragile porcelain collectible safely nestled in a bed of crumpled archival tissue. <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">(Please click on the image for more information.)<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/short-top-boxes#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Short Top Box<\/a> is also perfect for storing all sorts of 3-dimensional objects and artifacts in your collection such as family heirlooms, glassware, antique toys, holiday ornaments, sports collectibles, scientific specimens, or any other objects that are better suited to boxes with a bit more depth or volume (rather than flat boxes).<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9251\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9251\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/preserving-wedding-dress-fabrics#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9251 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wedding-Shoes-Wrapped-in-Box-600x476.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding Shoes Wrapped in Box\" width=\"600\" height=\"476\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wedding-Shoes-Wrapped-in-Box-600x476.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wedding-Shoes-Wrapped-in-Box.jpg 760w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/476;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9251\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">While Archival Methods offers a dedicated <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/textile-storage-box#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Textile Storage Kit<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> for safely <span style=\"line-height: 20px;\">storing cloth and<\/span> fabrics (please see our full blog on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/preserving-wedding-dress-fabrics#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Preserving Wedding Dresses and Heirloom Fabrics<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">), our Short Top Box can also be used to store smaller family artifacts such as these wedding accessories: wedding shoes wrapped in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/archival-tissue#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Archival Tissue<\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> in the box, ring bearer&#8217;s pillow awaiting wrapping and safe storage at the bottom.<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">(Please click on the image for more information.)<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">As always, it is recommended that any 3-dimensional items you are preserving in archival storage boxes also be placed in appropriately sized protective <a style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/category\/enclosures#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">enclosures<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"> such as an <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/polyethylene-bags#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">archival polyethylene bag<\/a>;<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"> wrapped in sheets of <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/archival-tissue#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">archival tissue<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"> or <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/archival-thin-paper-45-gsm#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">paper<\/a> (see pix above);<span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"> or protected with <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 14pt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/shredded-archival-tissue#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shredded archival tissue<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/short-top-boxes#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10304 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Short-Top-Box-2.jpg\" alt=\"Short Top Box\" width=\"350\" height=\"263\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 350px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 350\/263;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"lv_4\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Archival Methods&#8217; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/short-top-boxes#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Short Top Box<\/a> has a removable, close-fitting top to seal out dust, pollutants and insects. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/adhesive-back-vinyl-label#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10301 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PSA-Label-600x445.jpg\" alt=\"Short Top Box\" width=\"467\" height=\"346\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PSA-Label-600x445.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/PSA-Label.jpg 760w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 467px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 467\/346;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"lv_4\" style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">As with many of our metal edge boxes, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/short-top-boxes#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Short Top Box<\/a> has an embossed labeling area for a standard pressure-sensitive (PSA) identification label or an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/adhesive-back-vinyl-label#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">adhesive-backed label holder<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/short-top-boxes#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10321 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Short-Top-Box-Black.jpg\" alt=\"short top box\" width=\"543\" height=\"376\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 543px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 543\/376;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/short-top-boxes#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Short Top Box<\/a> is made in Archival Methods&#8217; own on-premises manufacturing facility (right here in the USA!), and is available in both Tan and Black in the following sizes:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Short Top Box:<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"> Tan<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>     <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u2022<\/span> 10\u00bd  x  6\u00bd  x  4\u00bd&#8221; high<\/strong>  (perfect for 4 x 6&#8243; postcards &amp; smaller antique photograph formats)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>     <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u2022 <\/span>10\u00bd  x  8-1\/8  x  5-1\/8&#8243; high<\/strong>  (perfect for larger cards and stereographs)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>     <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u2022 <\/span>12\u00bd  x  15  x  4-1\/4&#8243; high<\/strong>  (great for all kinds of artifacts)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Short Top Box:<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"> Black<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>     <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u2022 <\/span>5\u00bd  x  11-3\/4  x  6&#8243; high<\/strong>  (often used for CD \/ DVD storage, as well as many other applications)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>     <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">\u2022 <\/span>10-1\/4  x  12-1\/8  x  5-5\/8&#8243; high<\/strong>  (great for all kinds of artifacts)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10303\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10303\" style=\"width: 490px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/four-up-negative-file-kit#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10303 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Short-Top-Box-with-Negatives-600x478.jpg\" alt=\"Short Top Box\" width=\"490\" height=\"390\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Short-Top-Box-with-Negatives-600x478.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Short-Top-Box-with-Negatives.jpg 760w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 490px) 100vw, 490px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 490px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 490\/390;\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10303\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Short Top Boxes have many, many uses. As an example, a Short Top Box comes as part of this all-in-one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/four-up-negative-file-kit#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Negative File Kit<\/a>, offering easy-to-access convenience with safe archival protection. <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">(Please click on the image for more information.)<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Each <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/short-top-boxes#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Short Top Box<\/a> is manufactured from .04 or .06 tan (smooth finish) or black (lightly-textured finish) acid- and lignin-free ArchivalGrade&#x2122; boxboard (please click <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/archival-definitions-acid-free-buffered-unbuffered#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> to see our fully illustrated blog that explains everything you need to know about &#8220;acid-free&#8221; materials).<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/product\/short-top-boxes#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10313 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Short-Top-Box-copy-2-600x444.jpg\" alt=\"short top box\" width=\"507\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Short-Top-Box-copy-2-600x444.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Short-Top-Box-copy-2.jpg 760w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 507px) 100vw, 507px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 507px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 507\/375;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"> The metal edge clamps are anti-corrosion treated with a black polyester coating with a wax-free polyester finish on the blind side. These tough, workhorse clamps provide both rigidity and high stacking strength, so you can rest assured that your valuable collectibles and family artifacts are <strong>ALWAYS<\/strong> safe and secure!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Contact Us<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\">Please click here to sign up for weekly emails alerting you to our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/series\/archival-solution-of-the-week#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Archival Solution of the Week<\/a><\/strong> blogs! It&#8217;s easy &amp; fast, and usually saves you 15%!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In addition, if you have any questions or would you like more information on any of our museum-quality archival storage and presentation materials, please <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/?ip=contactus%2Ecfm#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact us<\/a> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">here at Archival Methods. We\u2019re always there to help with any archiving, storage, or presentation questions you may have.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We would also like to encourage you to follow us on<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/archivalmethods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">,<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ArchivalMethods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">,<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/archivalmethods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pinterest<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">,<\/span> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">and our large selection of informative and crisply-illustrated (and often humorous)<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archivalmethods.com\/blog#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">blogs<\/a> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">for up-to-the-minute information, Archival Solutions of the Week (take a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/series\/archival-solution-of-the-week#nomobile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this archive<\/a> for more info!), and stories of interest.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pps-series-post-details pps-series-post-details-variant-classic pps-series-post-details-23763 pps-series-meta-excerpt\" data-series-id=\"135\"><div class=\"pps-series-meta-content\"><div class=\"pps-series-meta-text\">This entry is part 5 of 1 in the series <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.archivalmethods.com\/series\/archival-solution-of-the-week\/\">Archival Solution of the Week<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Archival Solution of the Week: Short Top Box &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Often called an \u201cArchival Shoe Box,\u201d our Short 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