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Habit, Nun's

Object number2010.75.27 a-i

Mediumcotton; various metals; plastic; leather

Credit LineGift of Slippery Rock University Foundation

DescriptionNun's habit consisting of white habit tunic, scapular, belt, coif, plastic headband, veil, slip, cotton headband, and second coif.Dimensions(a) Measured on form. H: 52 ; W (shoulders): 16.5; L (sleeve): 23.5
(b) (measured on form) H: 49 ; W: 14.5
(c) W: 1.25 ; L: 40.5
(d) (measured flat) W: 26 ; L: 9
(e) H: 3.5 ; Depth: 8; Cir: 21
(f) (measured on form) H: 41.5 ; De: 8 ; W: 23
(g) (measured on form) H: 46.5 ; W (under arms): 16.5
(h) H: 3.25 ; W: 5 ; Depth: 8
(i) (measured flat) H: 16.5 ; W: 10.5
Inscriptions(h)
U-shaped outer fabric has red embroidery on proper left side: "JU".
Marks(c)
On belt: "34" ; "GENUINE / COWHIDE" ; "Made / In USA" ; "2488"; "Danbury".

On buckle: "1".
Historical NotesBenedictine Sisters of Elk County nun's habit. 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.

Previous owner Benedictine Sisters of Elk County

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