Suture
Object number2010.75.85
MediumWood, fiber
Credit LineGift of Slippery Rock University Foundation
DescriptionWooden spool with blue suture. Center of spool includes a narrow spherical opening.Historical NotesPart 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.On View
Not on view
Deknatel
Deknatel
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