A
display case (
showcase,
display cabinet, or
vitrine) is a
cabinet with one or often more
transparent glass (or
plastic, normally
acrylic for strength) surfaces, used to display objects for viewing. A display case may appear in an
exhibition,
museum,
retail store,
restaurant, or
house. Often, labels are included with the displayed objects, providing information such as description or prices. In a museum, the displayed
cultural artifacts are normally part of the museum's
collection, or are part of a temporary exhibition. In retail or a restaurant, the items are normally being offered for sale. A
trophy case is used to display sports
trophies or other awards.