Images(4)

Habit, Nun's

Object number2010.75.99 a-p

Date1847-1969

MediumCotton/Thread/Fabric/Ribbon/Metal/Wood/Linen/Paper/Plastic

Credit LineGift of Slippery Rock University Foundation

DescriptionBlack nun's habit with slip, robe, belt, guimpe (collar), coif, dimity, domino, veil, rosary, and veil board. Box contains extra pieces including dress sleeves; black, linen finish dimity; white, flat finish dimity; black, flat finish dimity; white, flat finish dimity.Dimensions(a) Length 36.250, Width 16.250 across the chest;
(b) Length 52.500, Width 15.375 across the shoulders;
(c) Length 35.875, Width 1.813;
(d) Length 15.750, Width 14.250;
(e) Length 16.875, Depth 14.125;
(f) Length 3.563, Width 6.625, Depth 5.500 ;
(g) Length 24.688, Depth 12.000;
(h) Width 80.875, Depth 37.438;
(i) Width 41.750;
(j) Width 23.063; Height 2.063;
(k) Length 26.625, Circumference 25.500;
(l) Length 27.000, Circumference 25.250;
(m) Length 3.375, Width 8.000, Depth 5.688;
(n) Length 3.375, Width 7.875, Depth 6.438;
(o) Length 3.468, Width 7.750, Depth 6.313;
(p) Length 3.375, Width 7.750, Depth 7.313.
Inscriptions(a)
Slip bears a tag with the previous object number "06.2006.1.10".

(b)
The robe bears a white tag with the previous object number "06.2006.1.9".

(c)
The belt bears a label with the previous object number "06.2006.1.7".

(d)
Guimpe bears a white tag with the previous object number "06.2006.1.3".

(e)
The coif bears a white tag with the previous object number "06.2006.1.2".

(f)
Dimity bears a white tag with the previous object number "06.2006.1.1".

(g)
Domino bears a white tag with the previous object number "06.2006.5".

(h)
Veil bears a white tag with the previous object number "06.2006.1.6".

(j)
Veil board bears the previous object number "06.2006.1.4".
Marks(a)
Slip has a manufacturer's tag that reads "Snowden / 34 T" and "FIBER CONTENT / ON REVERSE SIDE" on one side and "100% NYLON / EXCLUSIVE OF / DECORATION / RN 15962 / 520 / TALL" on the reverse side.
Historical NotesThis habit is from the Sisters of Mercy in Erie, Pa. 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 Mercy of Erie

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