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Habit, Nun's

Object number2010.75.31 a-p

Mediumcotton; various metals; plastic; elastic

Credit LineGift of Slippery Rock University Foundation

DescriptionNun's habit consisting of black habit dress, waist cord, rosary, collar/cape, crucifix, coif/cornet, forehead band, veil, under veil, cap, pair of arm covering sleeves, second collar/cape, laces, ribbon, and veil board.Dimensions(a) Measured on form. H: 51 ; W (shoulders): 15; L (sleeve): 26.5
(b) (measured flat) W: 1.25 ; L: 39.5
(c) W: 2 ; L: 26
(d) (measured flat) H: 14 ; W: 14.25
(e) H (cross only): 4.5; W: 2 ; H (with ribbon): 27 ; W: .375
(f) (measured flat) H: 17.375 ; W: 6.25
(g) (measured flat) L: 26.25 ; H: 4
(h) (measured flat) H: 48.25 ; W: 19.5
(i) (measured flat) H: 28.25 ; W: 16
(j) (measured flat) H: 11.25 ; W: 6.5
(k,l) (measured flat) H: 12.25 ; W: 5.5
(m) (measured flat) H: 17.625 ; W: 3.625
(n) H: 3.75 ; W: .625
(o) W: .375 ; L: 66.5
(p) W: 4 ; L: 9.5
Inscriptions(c)
St. Michael medal: "HOLY MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL DEFEND US IN THE BATTLE".

(d)
Black stamp on inner proper left side: "SISTER DOMINIC".

(e)
"SISTERS OF / ST. JOSEPH / BADEN / PROFESSION / CROSS / 01.2006.2.9".

(g)
Handwritten in black ink on inner proper left side: "Sr. Emily"; on inner proper right, "371".
Marks(c)
Reverse: "STERLING".

Reverse side with engraved text, "AUG. 15, 1955".

(n)
"27" / 69cm / KIWI [logo]" repeated multiple times.
Historical NotesSisters of Saint Joseph of Baden 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 Saint Joseph of Baden

Related person Saint Joseph

Related person Saint Michael

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