PURPOSE: To extend the visual region and to make the developed color state of a liq. crystal, that is, a display clear by using a micro-encapsulated liq. crystal and forming a black coating on one of meshed electrodes.

CONSTITUTION: Electrodes 3, 5 are formed on the confronting surfaces of front and rear transparent substrates 1, 2, a black coating is formed on the electrode 3, and a liq. crystal layer 6 of a micro-encapsulated liq. crystal is held between the electrode 5 and the coating 4 to manufacture a liq. crystal display device. When an electric field is applied to the layer 6, an image can be clearly displayed in a high contrast state. The visual region is wide, and the image can be seen at any position, so the display device is used as the display device of an advertising medium or the like.