Nightgown
Object number2010.75.108
Date1847-1969
MediumCotton/Thread
Credit LineGift of Slippery Rock University Foundation
DescriptionFloor length, short-sleeved, sheer, white nightgown with decorative slits around the collar. There is an embroidered floral motif on the chest and sleeves.Dimensions(a) Length 56.500, Width 23.750 across the chest;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.
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1847-1969
Marie Hredzak
1847-1969
c. 1901
