The Linda Kearns dress, brat, and medal collection at the Jackie Clarke Collection is a deeply important and emotionally resonant display, described by the museum curator as “a very special exhibition”. In order to do the pieces justice, the garments needed to be displayed on two separate mannequins, ensuring the integrity, silhouette, and story of each element could be fully appreciated. This naturally required a large display case footprint. However, while the gallery space itself could easily accommodate a larger case, access into the building presented significant challenges, with narrow stairways and doorways limiting movement of traditional pre-assembled showcases.
To overcome this, we selected one of our modular showcase systems. These cases are designed to be assembled in situ, allowing us to construct a large, conservation-grade display once inside the exhibition space without compromising on dimensions, finish, or environmental performance. The result is a seamless, elegant case that feels like it was always meant to be there.
The completed showcase now sits proudly at the heart of the exhibition room, giving the Linda Kearns garments the physical and emotional space they deserve. Positioning the case centrally allows visitors to move freely around it, appreciating the garments from every angle. This 360-degree visibility ensures that every detail — from the craftsmanship of the clothing to the historical context it represents — can be experienced up close, encouraging reflection and connection with this remarkable Irish story.
We are deeply grateful to the Jackie Clarke Collection team for their continued trust and support. It was a pleasure to collaborate with them again and to help find a thoughtful, practical solution to a very specific display requirement. Projects like this — where creativity, engineering, and heritage care come together — are exactly why we love what we do.
