Habit, Nun's
Object number2010.75.28 a-i
Mediumcotton; various metals; plastic; wood
Credit LineGift of Slippery Rock University Foundation
DescriptionNun's habit consisting of habit, tunic, scapular, cincture, coif, headband, veil, rosary, and habit crucifix.Dimensions(a) (measured on form) H: 57.25 ; W (shoulders): 15.5; L (sleeve): 26(b) (measured on form) H: 55.375 ; W (shldrs): 16 ; L (slv): 22
(c) (measured flat) H: 56.25 ; W: 18.5
(d) W: .375 ; L: 67
(e) (measured flat) W: 19.5 ; L: 22 ; Dp: 5.25
(f) H: 4.5 ; W: 5.5 ; Cir: 20
(g) (measured laying flat) H: 42.5 ; W: 21.5
(h) H: 2.25 ; L: 37.5
(i) W: 2.5; L: 19
Inscriptions(f)
"S.M.Deograeja / v".
(i)
"FELICIAN BROWN / HABIT / CROSS / BROWN HABIT / 15.2006.2.7".
Historical NotesFelician Sisters nun's habit. Part of a collection that documents the contributions of Catholic orders to healthcare in Western Pennsylvania. The collection was originally on display at Slippery Rock University as an exhibition titled, "Sisters in Healthcare: Sixteen Communities of Religious Sisters in Western PA, 1847-1969." With this collection, the History Center has the largest collection of Pre-Vatican II habits in the United States. Many of the long-standing healthcare facilities in the region were started by the Sisters including Mercy Hospital, St. Francis Hospital, and many others.
Related institution
Felician Sisters
On View
Not on view
1847-1969
Anthony Richards
1847-1969