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Habit, Nun's

Object number2010.75.96 a-k

Manufacturer Anthony Richards

Date1847-1969

OriginGermany

MediumCotton/Thread/Fabric/Ribbon/Paper/Metal/Plastic/Nylon/Velcro

Credit LineGift of Slippery Rock University Foundation

DescriptionBlack nun's habit consisting of black slip, black dress, black cincture/belt, habit rosary, black cape, silver cross, chord for cross, white collar, black cap, black veil, black and white bonnet.Dimensions(a) Length 56.250 shoulder to hem, Width 19.500 flat, at chest;
(b) Length 55.500 shoulder to hem, Width 15.750 flat, shoulder to shoulder;
(c) Length 34.250, Width 31.750 flat;
(d) Length 15.500, Width 39.375;
(e) Length 24.000, Width 49.250;
(f) Length 3.438, Width 2.125, Depth .313;
(g) Length 33.375, Width .125;
(h) Length 7.250, Width 15.625;
(i) Length 9.500, Width 7.875, Depth 4.438;
(j) Length 32.500, Depth 9.500;
(k) Length 10.625, Depth 8.500
Inscriptions(a)
Slip bears white tag with previous object number "07.2006.2.10".

(b)
Dress bears tag with previous object number "07.2006.2.1".

(c)
Belt bears a tag with the previous object number "07.2006.2.2".

(d)
The base of each hook has a oval plate featuring the Virgin Mary surrounded by the phrase "REGINA SINE LABE ORIGNIALI CONCEPTA O.P.N. 1830" in bas-relief.

Above the figure of Christ is a scroll with the inscription "INRI" in bas-relief.

Object bears the previous object number "07.2006.2.3".

(e)
Hand sewn to inside back of the cape near the collar is a tag reading "Sr. Mary Bernard".

Cape bears a tag with the previous object number "07.2006.2.4".

(f)
Hollow silver alloy cross with engraved phrase "Ancilla Domini" horizontally and "Ecce Fiat mihi secundum / Verbum Tuum" vertically on one face, and "Regnum Dei" horizontally and "Ecce intru vos est" on the opposite face.

On the "Ancilla Domini" side the plate depicts and engraving of an "M" over and "A" topped with a crown and flanked by scroll motifs.

(h)
Collar bears a tag with the previous object number "07.2006.2.7".

(i)
Cap bears the previous object number "07.2006.2.9B".

(j)
Object bears a tag with the previous object number "07.2006.2.9A".

(k) On the end of the right ribbon is a "X" hand stitched in green thread.
Marks(a)
Tag reads "Anthony Richards / 1-800-359-5933 AMERIMARK.COM".

Underneath this tag is another tag the reads "RN 88554 / 100% NYLON / MACHINE WASH WARM / WITH LIKE COLORS / TUMBLE DRY LOW / DO NO BLEACH / 5447 / MADE IN USA / 12".

(d)
On the back-bottom of the crucifix is the inscription "GERMANY" stamped into the metal.
Historical NotesThis habit is from the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. 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 Family of Nazareth

Previous owner Sister Mary Bernard

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