Habit, Nun's
Object number2010.75.42 a-i
Mediumcotton; various metals; paper
Credit LineGift of Slippery Rock University Foundation
DescriptionNun's habit consisting of mantle, habit dress, apron, pair of sleeves, black fichu, white fichu, and three bonnets.Dimensions(a) (on form) Height (top of head downward): 59.5 ; Depth (hood on form): 12(b) (on form) H: ~51 ; W (shldrs): 16.5 ; L (slv): 9.5
(c) (on form) H: 34.375 ; W: 15.5
(d,e) (laying flat) H: 22.5 ; W: 11
(f) H: 26.375 ; W: 75
(g) (laying flat) H: 19.5; W: 42
(h) (on form) H: 7.5 ; W: 8 ; Dp: 7.5
(i,j) (on form) H: 8.375 ; W: 6.5 ; Dp: 8.375
Inscriptions(a)
Inside back neckline has paper tag and cloth label:
Tag, black ink: "5 / ___ / 248"; reverse side, "1 [encircled]"
Label, "Sr. ... Berchmans".
(g)
Red embroidered label attached to outside, proper left "P.S.B.P. [cross]".
(i,j)
Red embroidered "3" on proper right inside.
Historical NotesLittle Sisters of the Poor 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
Little Sisters of the Poor
On View
Not on view
1847-1969
Anthony Richards
1847-1969
