I don’t know anything about cataloging, but do know that Reise maps are made with the MDV Robuskin synthetic paper. Unfortunately the Robuskin brand name covers several different actual
film materals (Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polyvinylchloride and Polyester). The term “synthetic paper” is often used to cover all types of coated & uncoated films that can be used like paper, but excludes vinyl. So, based on your three choices I would say
“synthetic” even though it could be considered a plastic film, I would think “plastic” is reserved for the hard 3D plastic maps.
Good luck.
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Dr. Mark Jackson
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Subject: Waterproof maps
I recently received a number of Reise Know-How road maps that are described as "rip and waterproof." I've seen these described in various records as plastic, plastic-coated, and synthetic. The 007 field for maps
gives the option of synthetic, plastic, and vinyl. Can anyone give me an idea as to what type of material these actually are and what the 007 should be?
Gwen Curtis
Map Collection
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University of Kentucky Libraries
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