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
Terms
On View
Not on view
1847-1969
Anthony Richards
1847-1969
