Habit, Nun's

Object number2010.75.103 a-i

Date1847-1969

OriginGermany

MediumCotton/Thread/Metal/Wood/Nylon/Linen/Metal/Polyester/Velcro

Credit LineGift of Slippery Rock University Foundation

DescriptionBlack nun's habit consisting of slip, scapular, robe, collar, belt, headband, veil insert, veil, and rosary.Dimensions(a) Length 47.500, Width 20.125 Acress the chest;
(b) Length 47.500, Width 15.625;
(c) Length 51.188, Width 17.125 across the chest;
(d) Length 15.438, Width 1.250;
(e) Length 29.000, Width 37.688;
(f) Length 13.438, Depth 13.000;
(g) Length 20.750, Depth 2.875;
(h) Width 35.375, Depth 21.688;
(i) Length 16.500, Width 2.500.

Inscriptions(a)
Slip bear a white tag with the previous object number "14.2006.2.9".

(b)
The scapular bears a white tag with the previous object number "14.2006.2.4".

(c)
Robe bears a white tag with the previous object number '14.2006.2.1".

(d)
The collar bears a white tag with the previous object number "14.2006.2.6".

(e)
The belt bears a white tag with the previous object number "14.2006.2.2".

(f)
The headband bears a white tag with the previous object number "14.2006.2.5".

(g)
Veil insert bears a white tag with the previous object number "14.2006.2.8".

(h)
Veil bears a white tag with the previous object number "14.2006.2.7".
Marks(i)
Stamped into the metal on the bottom back of the crucifix is the maker's mark "GERMANY".
Historical NotesThis habit is from the Sisters of the Holy Spirit. 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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