Images(2)

Habit, Nun's

Object number2010.75.100 a-k

Date1847-1969

OriginFrance

MediumCotton/Thread/Ribbon/Metal/Wood/Linen/Plastic/Nylon/Mother of Pearl/Velcro

Credit LineGift of Slippery Rock University Foundation

DescriptionWhite nun's habit with robe, slip, nylon belt, cotton belt, dimity undergarment, coif, collar, dimity, veil board, veil, and crucifix.Dimensions(a) Length 56.000, Width 16.313;
(b) Length 44.750, Width 18.625;
(c) Length 33.688, Width 2.063;
(d) Length 31.688, Width 2.125;
(e) Width 6.188, Depth 2.813;
(f) Length 10.875, Depth 9.000;
(g) Length 11.563, Width 14.250;
(h) Width 10.188, Depth 4.688;
(i) Width 15.375, Depth 2.250;
(j) Width 56.000, Depth 24.625;
(k) Length 3.813, Width 1.938, Depth .500.
Inscriptions(b)
Robe bears white tag with the previous object number "13.2006.1.5".

(c)
The belt bears a white tag with the previous object number "13.2006.1.4".

(e)
Garment bears a white tag with the previous object number "13.2006.1.9".

(g)
The collar bears a strip of tape with the previous object number "13.2006.1.11".

(h)
The dimity bears a strip of tape with the previous object number "13.2006.1.1".

(i)
The board bears a strip of tape with the previous object number "13.2006.1.8".

(k)
Above the figure is a silver metal scroll with the letters "I.N.R.I".

Painted on the back of the crucifix is the previous object number "13.2006.2.13".
Marks(k)
Stamped into the metal on the back of the crucifix is the maker's mark "FRANCE".
Historical NotesThis habit is from the Sisters of Divine Providence. 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 Divine Providence

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