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
On View
Not on view
1847-1969
1847-1969
1847-1969
