A solander is a case, resembling a book, designed for the storage of maps, prints, or other flat items.
A solander is a specialized book-like case designed for storing maps or plates.
| Front | solander \suh-LAN-duhr\ |
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| Back | noun A case for maps, plates, etc., made to resemble a book and having the front cover and fore edge hinged. [Named after Daniel Charles Solander (1736-1782), Swedish naturalist who invented it.] "Going through solander boxes in the British Museum and consulting catalogues ...." |
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