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Habit, Nun's

Object number2010.75.41 a-i

Mediumcotton; various metals; plastic; wood

Credit LineGift of Slippery Rock University Foundation

DescriptionNun's habit consisting of habit, scapular, cincture/belt, facepiece, collar, headband, veil, slip, and rosary.Dimensions(a) (measured on form) H: 50.5 ; W (shoulders): 17.5; L (sleeve): ~22
(b) (measured on form) H: 50 ; W (shldrs): 16.25
(c) (measured flat) L: 38.5 ; W: 1.375
(d) W: 21.375 ; L: 15.24
(e) (measured flat) W: 1.25 ; L: 14.5
(f) H (includes flap): 13 ; W: 7.5 ; Depth: 4.375
(g) (measured laying flat) H: 25 ; W: 19.5 ; Depth (insert): 3
(h) H: 48.375 ; W (shldrs): 15
(i) H: 18; W: 2.125

Inscriptions(c)
"SISTERS OF / THE HOLY / SPIRIT / SYMBOL / 14.2007.3".

(i)
Reverse side has text: "CARMELI" and "VIRGO".
Historical NotesSisters of the Holy Spirit 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 Sisters of the Holy Spirit

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