The Exhibition Show Case Co. appears to have been in operation from around the mid-19th century into the early 20th century in Erie, Pennsylvania, at some point adding a location in Guelph, Ontario. They produced a wide variety of display cases for retail locations for use in display a wide range of goods in a manner that would be attractive to customers. This example was built to display canes, umbrellas, and parasols. The front glass of the case has painted labels describing what it holds for both ladies and men, and there is a small brass tag at the front bottom marked "EXHIBITION SHOW CASE Co/ERIE, PA./HENRICHS' PAT MAY 8. 77". A very interesting feature of this case is that each side is a door that swings open, the latches in the front, allowing for a separation of and easy access to two different types of goods in each side. There is a divider in the center of the case as well as in each of the doors meant for holding a variety of canes, umbrellas, parasols, and other handheld items. It measures approximately 46 1/2 inches tall, 25 inches deep, and 23 1/2 inches wide. (Display case only).