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Habit, Nun's

Object number2010.75.25 a-j

Manufacturer Anthony Richards

OriginFrance

Mediumcotton; various metals; plastic; elastic

Credit LineGift of Slippery Rock University Foundation

DescriptionSisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth nun's habit consisting of habit dress, belt, rosary, cape, collar, cross, bonnet, cap, veil, and slip.Dimensions(a) Measured on form. H: 53 ; W (shoulders): 17; L (sleeve): 21.5
(b) H: 34 ; W: 5.25 ; L: 30
(c) H: 18.5 ; W: 28.5
(d) Measured on form. H: 23 ; W: 33
(e) Measured laying flat. W: 27.5 ; H: 7
(f) H (cross only): 3.5 ; W: 2.25 ; H (with string): 19.5 ; De: .25
(g) Measured on form. H: 10 ; W: 7.5 ; De: 6.5
(h) H: 10.5 ; W: 9 ; De: 4.5
(i) Measured attached to cap; width on form. W: ~19.25 ; H: 49
(j) (laying flat) H: 54 ; W: 25
Inscriptions(f)
Obverse: embossed symbol in center of "AM" superimposed, with crown and crescent moon.

Engraved: "Ecce"; "Fiat mih(?)i secundum / Verbium Trium" ; "Ancilla" ; "Domini".
Reverse: embossed symbol in center of a Holy Spirit dove and Chi-Rho; engraved, "Ecce" ; "intra vos est" ; "Regnum" ; "Dei".

(g)
Ink: "SR. M.HILARINE".
Marks(b)
"55% COTTON 45% RAYON" ;
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"KIRSCH SHORTY [illegible Manufacturer] PRE-SHRUNK".
Same stamp on both panels.

(c)
"FRANCE".

(j)
"Anthony Richards / 1-800-359-5933 [diamond shape] AMERIMARK.COM"; "RN 88554 / 100% NYLON" followed by washing instructions.
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.

Related institution Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth

Previous owner Sister M. Hilarine

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