This very old manuscript page has writing on both sides. Usually if there is something on the back of a picture a piece of acrylic can be used instead of a backing, but in this case the customer wanted to be able to hang it both ways round. The back of the veneer frame was cut down on a table saw. On each side of the page there is a museum board undermount, then a double mount in gold and ivory, and each side is glazed with museum glass. These components are taped together, then the rebate of each frame is lined with cushioning foam tape so that when the frames are put back to back the sealed package is held in place and does not move around. The two frames are held in place with four strong magnets, which have been secured with Araldite adhesive in recesses made with a router. Four small dots of reversible adhesive at each corner add extra security. Finally the frames are finished at the top with antique brass ring hangers.
