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Habit, Nun's

Object number2010.75.40 a-j

OriginItaly

Mediumcotton; polyester ; various metals; plastic; elastic

Credit LineGift of Slippery Rock University Foundation

DescriptionNun's habit consisting of habit dress, scapular, mantle, veil, guimpe, bandeau, facepiece, rosary, slip, and belt.Dimensions(a) (measured on form) H: 48.5 ; W (shoulders): 16.5 ; L (sleeve): 21.5
(b) (measured flat) H: 48.5 ; W: 20 (shldrs)
(c) (measured on form) H: 45.25 ; W: 15.5
(d) (measured flat) H: 42.25 ; W: 17
(e) (measured flat) H: 22.5 ; W: 17.5
(f) (measured flat) H: 3.25 ; W: 5 ; Depth: 7
(g) (measured flat) L: 14.5 ; W: 10.25
(h) H (medal downward): 8.5 ; W: 21 ; Depth: 2
(i) (measured flat) W: 20.25 ; L:26.5
(j) W: 1.375 ; L: 49.5
Inscriptions(c)
"SR. JACINTA".

(e)
Handwritten in black marker on proper left inner panel: "16".
Marks(h)
Inscription on back of cross "ITALY".

(j)
"40235" ; "SPLIT COWHIDE / ON BONDED LEATHER / MADE IN U.S.A."; "44/110".
Historical NotesCarmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm 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 Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm

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