Self-contained portable display

A self-contained portable display comprising:

• a display article;
• a base portion including a top surface, a bottom surface and a peripheral side surface, said top surface supports the display article;
• and
• a sheath fixedly attached to the base portion including a layer having a first side, a second side and a peripheral edge portion, said sheath movable between a storage configuration wherein the sheath extends about, and in combination with the base portion, encloses the display article with said second side serving as a cover, and a display configuration wherein the sheath extends beyond the peripheral side surface exposing the display article, with said first side serving as a decorative skirt.

A method of displaying an article supported upon a base portion of a self-contained portable display including a sheath which is attached to the base portion comprising:

• transporting the self-contained portable display to a display location;
• supporting the base portion of the self-contained portable display upon a surface at the display location;
• and
• unfurling the sheath from a storage position, wherein the sheath extends from the base portion and encapsulates the article with an open portion of the sheath being drawn together, to a display position, wherein the sheath is lowered to expose the article.