Images(2)

Habit, Nun's

Object number2010.75.101 a-i

Manufacturer American Health Care Apparel, Ltd.

Date1847-1969

OriginMinneapolis, MN

OriginItaly

OriginUnited States of America

MediumCotton/Thread/Ribbon/Metal/Wood/Linen/Nylon/Plastic

Credit LineGift of Slippery Rock University Foundation

DescriptionWhite nun's habit with slip, scapular, tunic, guimpe, belt, bandeau, veil, veil board, and rosary.Dimensions(a) Length 38.500, Width 27.500;
(b) Length 46.000, Width 15.125;
(c) Length 51.375, Width 29.125 across the chest;
(d) Length 23.000 from front seam to back seam, Width 12.250 across the shoulders, Height 2.000 at collar;
(e) Width 41.688, Width 1.188;
(f) Width 14.000, Length 3.313;
(g) Width 53.313, Depth 34.688;
(h) Width 6.063, Length 2.813;
(i) Width 22.750, Length 14.438.

Inscriptions(a)
At the nape of the neck is a tag reading "American Health Care Apparel, Ltd. / SISTER TIMOTHY / 1-800--252-0584."

A tag on the proper right inside of the slip reads "BECO / Originals" "MADE IN / U.S.A." "NO IRONING" "RN 32954" "4X" "MINNEAPOLIS, MN" on one side and "50% COTTON 50% POLYESTER / MACHINE WASH / MEDIUM HEAT / TUMBLE DRY AT / WASH AND WEAR SETTING / HAND WASH WARM / DO NOT WRING".

Slip bears a white tag with the previous object number "11.2006.1.9".

(b)
Scapular bears a white tag with the previous object number "11.2006.1.6".

(c)
A tag sewn to the nape of the neck reads "SR. M. THERESE".

Tunic bears a white tag with the previous object number "11.2006.1.4".

(d)
The guimpe bears a white tag with the previous object number "11.2006.1.5".

Hand written in ink on the proper right back corner is the number "13".

(e)
Stamped into the leather on the underside of the belt are the maker's marks "36/90" "Handcrafted of / imported split leather / on bonded leather" "Made in / the USA".

Stamped into the metal of the buckle is the maker's mark "EUROMETAL / MADE IN ITALY".

(f)
The bandeau bears a white tag with the previous object number "11.2006.1.2".

(g)
Sewn to the veil is a tag saying "SR. M. THERESE".

The veil bears a white tag with the previous object number "11.2006.1.3".

(i)
There is attached to one metal link a six pointed medallion with the image of a lantern on one side and a floral branch with the maker's mark "ITALY".

Above the figure is pinned a scroll with the inscription "I.N.R.I.".
Marks(a)
At the nape of the neck is a tag reading "American Health Care Apparel, Ltd. / SISTER TIMOTHY / 1-800--252-0584."

A tag on the proper right inside of the slip reads "BECO / Originals" "MADE IN / U.S.A." "NO IRONING" "RN 32954" "4X" "MINNEAPOLIS, MN" on one side and "50% COTTON 50% POLYESTER / MACHINE WASH / MEDIUM HEAT / TUMBLE DRY AT / WASH AND WEAR SETTING / HAND WASH WARM / DO NOT WRING".

(e)
Stamped into the leather on the underside of the belt are the maker's marks "36/90" "Handcrafted of / imported split leather / on bonded leather" "Made in / the USA".

Stamped into the metal of the buckle is the maker's mark "EUROMETAL / MADE IN ITALY".

(i)
There is attached to one metal link a six pointed medallion with the image of a lantern on one side and a floral branch with the maker's mark "ITALY".

Historical NotesThis habit is from the Carmelite Sister for the Aged and Infirm. 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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