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Habit, Nun's

Object number2010.75.29 a-m

Mediumcotton; various metals; plastic; wood; linen; nylon

Credit LineGift of Slippery Rock University Foundation

DescriptionNun's habit consisting of blouse, skirt, cape, cincture, slip, veil, headband, neckerchief, helmet, collar, linen headband, habit rosary, and crucifix.Dimensions(a) (measured on form) H: 17.25 ; W (shldrs): 17 ; L (slv): 22
(b) (measured flat) H: 34 ; W : (approx) 47
(c) (measured laying flat) H: 23.5 ; W: 41.5
(d) W: 16.25 ; H (from fold): 8.5 ; L: 2.25
(e) H: 31.25 ; W: 27
(f) (measured flat) W: 19.5 ; L: 39
(g) (measured together) L: 4.375 ; W: 15.5
(h) W: 25.375; L: 13
(i) (measured laying flat) W: 20; L: 15.5
(j) W: 14; L: 11
(k) W: 17 ; L: 30
(l) Length 46.000, Width 2.000;
(m) Length 4.125, Width 1.875, Depth, 188.

Inscriptions(l)
The cross bears a white strip with the previous collection object number "13.2006.2.12".

(m)
There is a white stripe painted on the back of the crucifix with the previous collection object number "13.2006.1.13".
Historical NotesSister's of Divine Providence 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.

Related institution Sisters of Divine Providence

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