Hard Carrying Case for Mounted Prints

[sanking]

I need a large hard carrying case with a handle that could be used to carry mounted prints in checked luggage on airplanes. The box would need to be a minimum of 21"X29". I would greatly appreciate information as to possible sources for this kind of case, especially if there might be anything availble locally in the commerce.

Sandy King

[Gordon Moat]

You could try Dick Blick Art Supplies (http://www.dickblick.com/categories/transport/). I once got a huge briefcase style hard case just for the purpose of carrying large prints and illustrations. They are not that cheap, but provide good protection of the contents.

Ciao!

Gordon Moat
A G Studio (http://www.allgstudio.com)

[Jeffrey Sipress]

Large, black, hinged, stiff cardboard portfolio boxes are the way to go for many of us that need to transport matted prints.

[sanking]

Large, black, hinged, stiff cardboard portfolio boxes are the way to go for many of us that need to transport matted prints.


I have some large porfolio boxes that are very well made and protect the prints fine during transporation in the car. And I have a large leather carrying case with handle that I will place the portfolio box in if necessary. However, I am concerned that this may not provide full protection for checked luggage.

There is a nice TransPort case, 24.5X3.025X4" from Light Impressions that would be perfect for my needs, but they are out of stock and I need the case yesterday (or at least by next Tuesday!). I already have two of these type cases in smaller size but they are too small for the matted prints that I need to transport now.

Dick Blick sounded like a good bet, but the customer service and product information offices are closed today due to inclement weather. What is going on with this weather thing? It is over 75º F with lot of sun today here in South Carolina.


Sandy