poster tube

Definition

A cylindrical cardboard or plastic container used to store and transport rolled posters, documents, or artwork without creasing or damage. Commonly found in art studios, offices, and shipping departments as a protective mailing tube.

Example Usage

She carefully placed the concert poster in a poster tube before sending it across the country.

Origin

Derived from its dual function: holding posters while maintaining their tubular shape for protection.

Fun Fact

Poster tubes became ubiquitous in the 1970s-80s as the standard for shipping valuable artwork and prints through the mail.

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