define some of the key ‘functions’ of the display of clothing. Three main functions: (1) scholarly/ academic research (relating to history, conservation, etc); (2) education – museums are a key site for how we learn and archive knowledge. A recent report showed in the UK that museum attendance of UK residents is up while art galleries has fallen (though tourists continue to visit galleries such as Tate in high numbers). A reason for this related to families in the UK going to museums to help their children with their school work. (3) entertainment – it seems one key area need to acknowledge is the idea that we display items simply for pleasure exmple, the Waxwork museum