Storage of paintings

We have a small (29) collection of framed oil paintings in need of a
simple, inexpensive storage arrangement. The solution I have come up
with is to have heavy cardboard boxes made to hold 5 or 6 paintings
each, with heavy corrugated cardboard sheets separating the
paintings from each other. Some of the paintings will protrude as
much as 15" above the top of the boxes, to make it easier to remove
them. The boxes will not have covers, but we may cover them loosely
with plastic sheeting to protect from possible water leaks.  We may
mount each box on a small wheeled truck.

Does this sound like a reasonable arrangement? Are there types of
cardboard or plastic that shouldn't be used? Can anyone suggest a
better arrangement? As a book, not a painting, person, I am feeling
somewhat insecure, and would appreciate any warnings, suggestions,
or approbation.

Carol Clausen
National Library of Medicine
History of Medicine Division

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