Habit, Nun's
Object number2010.75.24 a-i
Mediumcotton; plastic
Credit LineGift of Slippery Rock University Foundation
DescriptionSisters of Charity of Seton Hill nun's habit consisting of habit dress, collar, bib, apron, cape, hat, bow, and pair of stockings.Dimensionsa) Measured on form. H: 49 W: 16 L: 25b) Measured laying flat. W: 33.5 L: 5 H: 1 1/4
c) Measured laying flat. H: 43 W: 13.75
d) Measured laying flat. H: 34.5 W: ~78
e) Measured laying flat. H:25 W:46
f) H: 7.5 W: 7.5 D: 8.5
(g) L: 8.25 ; H: 3.5
(h,i) Measured laying flat. H: 17.5 ; W: 3.375
Inscriptions(b)
Sticker with text "Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill / Caritas Christa / Archives / 459 Mt. Thor Road / Greensburg, PA 15601".
Handwritten: "15 /1/4".
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
Seton Hill College
Related institution
Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill
Terms
On View
Not on view
1847-1969
Anthony Richards
1950-1959
1847-1969