Museum-Grade Mannequin Display Case for Historic Garments, Costumes & Haute Couture

Most garment display cases are built for retail. This one is built for collections that can't be replaced. The case uses tempered safety glass on all four sides with no back panel obstruction, so a military uniform or couture gown reads clearly from across a gallery floor — not just straight on. UV-filtering glass is available for textiles that can't tolerate prolonged light exposure, and the aluminum framing won't off-gas or warp the way wood-core cases do over time.

At 84.5" tall with a 71" glass viewing height, it's sized for full-length display without the awkward cropping you get with standard exhibit cabinets. The locking sliding doors give you an 18" working opening for routine access, and pulling the doors entirely gives you nearly 40" — enough clearance to dress a mannequin inside the case rather than wrestling a costumed figure through a narrow gap.

Key Features & Benefits

Museum-Grade Construction: Built for long-term display and conservation using tempered safety glass, aluminum framing, and commercial-quality materials.
Excellent Visibility: Recessed top and base design keeps attention focused on the displayed garment or artifact.
Secure Access: Locking sliding glass doors provide an 18" access opening. Doors can be removed for nearly 40" of access during setup.
Integrated LED Lighting: Energy-efficient top lighting helps illuminate garments and artifacts for optimal presentation.
Fully Assembled: Ships fully assembled and crated for easier installation — no on-site assembly required.
Easy Mobility: Heavy-duty concealed casters allow the display case to be repositioned without disassembly.

Available Options

Additional LED lighting configurations
Alternative laminate & woodgrain finishes
Silver, gold, or black aluminum frames
Premium security lock upgrades
UV-filtering glass
Custom heights, widths, and depths
Display platforms & removable floorboards
Casters or adjustable leveling feet

Dimensions

Width	40"
Depth	40.375"
Height	84.5"
Glass Viewing Height	71"
Top Canopy Height	6.5"
Base Height	6.5"
Bottom Clearance	0.5"

Access Opening

18" opening through the locking sliding glass doors
Nearly 40" opening when the doors are removed for mannequin installation

Ideal Applications

Historic costume exhibits
Military uniform displays
Fashion & couture exhibitions
Museum textile collections
University archives
Corporate heritage exhibits
Traveling exhibitions
Historical societies
Private collections

Why Choose This Mannequin Display Case? A lot of cases look fine in a showroom photo and create problems on install day — doors that bind, lighting that washes out embroidery, casters that won't roll on uneven gallery floors. This case ships fully assembled and crated, so what arrives is what was tested. If your application has specific requirements around conservation, security, or footprint, contact us — most configurations can be customized before the order ships.

Need a custom size or specialized exhibit solution? Contact us to discuss custom dimensions, finishes, lighting systems, security upgrades, and conservation-grade display options.