Doll wearing habit worn by Sisters of Mercy

Creator

Creation Date

20th century

Preview

Date Available

June 2014

Description

Plastic doll is wearing a modified habit worn by the Sisters of Mercy, founded by the Venerable Mother Catherine McAuley in Dublin, Ireland, in 1831. They have been in the United States since 1843. This habit was adopted in 1966. The doll is wearing a dark blue dress, black veil, and white wimple.

Provenance

Donated by Pauline A. Money

Keywords

Catholic sisters, nuns, religious orders, dolls, habits, Sisters of Mercy

Identifier

ND0124

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