Toy

Object number2010.75.45

Date2006

OriginChina

MediumWood, felt

Credit LineGift of Slippery Rock University Foundation

DescriptionMiniature toy begging wagon. Wagon is wooden and painted black. Inside the wagon is a wooden silhouette of a man. Inside of wagon is hollow. Right side of wagon has an ajar wooden door which is painted black. Underneath the door is a black step ladder. On both left and right sides of wagon near the front is text painted in white. Attached via metal hooks is a white felt horse with black hooves. Horse has a white synthetic mane and tail. Around the horse's neck is a black polyester collar that is attached via metal hook. Proper right side includes black reigns attached to a metal hook along the black plastic harness on horse.Dimensions6 x 3.25 x 14.75 in. (15.2 x 8.3 x 37.5 cm)
InscriptionsUnderneath the horse/wagon is a white rectangular paper sheet adhesively attached with a sticky clear plastic covering over it with black type "Made by: Gorman Johnston, Resident / Constructed in 2006 and given to Mother / General Celine de la Visitation. / She visited Pittsburgh, SS Peter and Paul / Home in August, 2006. Enclosed in the / carriage was a donation."

On both left and right sides of wagon near the front is the inscription: "LITTLE / SISTERS / OF THE POOR" painted in white.
MarksGold oval sticker that reads: "MADE / IN / CHINA" in black lettering.
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.

Previous owner Little Sisters of the Poor

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