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A heavy artifact like the Tel Dan stele required a special mount and a very solid base. |
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The heavy mozaics required all the help we could find. |
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The pages to open the bible to are carefully chosen by Cheryl Jaffee of the National Library of Canada. |
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Cheryl Jaffee shares her pride in this 1479 bible. |
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Placing a large jug on its platform. |
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The 1779 Sepher Torah, a Canadian Treasure, is carefully lifted into place. |
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Much discussion takes place around the placement of each and every object. |
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Participating in the installation is a unique opportunity to observe, up close, details on these priceless treasures. |
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We all had a sense of participating in history as we built this unique exhibtion. |
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Out of many opinions, one final layout! |
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Magnifying lenses were used for particularly small items like this clay seal or bula. |
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The plexiglass covers must be carefully cleaned before being put in place. |
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The last and most dangerous step involves lifting the cover over the objects and putting it in place. |
