Habit, Nun's

Object number2010.75.97 a-h

Manufacturer Williamson-Dickie Manufacturing Company

Date1847-1969

OriginChina

MediumCotton/Thread/Fabric/Ribbon/Paper/Metal/Plastic/Leather

Credit LineGift of Slippery Rock University Foundation

DescriptionNun's habit consisting of black tunic (scapular), black robe (tunic), black belt (cincture), black veil, white coif, extra white coif, white linen cap, and white paper cap.Dimensions(a) Length 52.000, Width 14.688;
(b) Length 53.625, Width 15.875 across the chest;
(c) Length 38.375, Width 1.500;
(d) Length 25.688, Depth 33.500;
(e) Length 16.125, Width 10.875;
(f) Length 16.125, Width 8.688;
(g) Height 3.250, Width 5.688, Depth 8.500;
(h) Height 3.500, Width 5.063, Depth 8.000.
Inscriptions(b)
Robe bears tag with previous object number "08.2006.2.4".

(f)
Coif bears a white tag with the previous object number "08.2006.2.2".

(g)
Cap bears tag with the previous object number "08.2006.2.3".
Marks(c)
On the front, the belt has the maker's marks "GENUINE / DICKIES" stamped into the metal buckle, and "GENUINE / DICKIES" stamped into the leather to the right of the buckle.

On the back, the belt has the maker's marks "GENUINE / DICKIES" "11DI0241" "32/80" "GENUINE LEATHER" " MADE IN CHINA / HECHO EN CHINA" "FLE" printed in silver.
Historical NotesThis habit is from the Benedictine Sisters of Elk County. 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 Benedictine Sisters of Elk County

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