----------------------------Original message---------------------------- Aloha, Approximately 7 years ago our Map Collection purchased three large 5-drawer map case units from the Foster Manufacturing Co. The drawer dimensions are extra-large - 64"x50". The three units are stacked on top of each other, and stand on a 7" high base. I believe at that time of our order, Foster had an even wider map case (74"x44"). We store our oversize maps and plans in these map cases. Many of these maps have been encapsulated, and therefore are not foldable. We also use a few of the extra drawers to house our fragile volumes of Sanborn Fire Insurance maps. The map cases, although expensive (!) allow us to keep oversize material flat and in a dust-free and secured environment. As a side note, the movers who delivered the map cases told me that each unit w/drawers weighed 700 lbs. One of the movers was almost crushed as he and his small crew of 3 others tried to lift the top most unit onto the other two. Might be a good idea to check your floor's load bearing weight. I'd be interested in hearing how other map libraries store oversize maps, too. Aloha, Ross Togashi University of Hawaii at Manoa Hamilton Library - Map Collection [log in to unmask] On Tue, 9 Sep 1997, Ian Woodward wrote: > ----------------------------Original message---------------------------- > Our library has received a number of maps which exceed the size > which can fit in our largest flat map cases (38" x 50"). Has anyone > been able to contrive or discover a solution to such problems other than > the purchase of larger cases (some of these maps exceed in size the > largest cases we have been able to find on the market) or folding the > maps?? > > I. Woodward > Colgate University Libraries >