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On 11/13/12 9:59 AM, Larry Jaques wrote:
As long as the trim retains the morror in its niche, why bother with a
backing? Hanging mirrors don't have them, not substantial ones at least.


Because if someone trips in the area, their hand going through the
mirror would guarantee it being (neatly or nearly) hacked off if there
were no backing.


You have a knack for exaggeration. :-p


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