Doll wearing habit worn by the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy

Creator

Creation Date

20th century

Preview

Date Available

June 2014

Description

Plastic doll wearing habit typical of the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy, which was founded in 1829 by Bishop John England in Charleston, South Carolina. Doll is wearing a black habit, black veil, white wimple, and has a black plastic rosary hanging from her waist. She also has a metal cross hanging from black yarn around her neck.

Provenance

Donated by Pauline A. Money

Keywords

Catholic sisters, nuns, religious orders, dolls, habits, Sisters of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy, Sisters of Charity, Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy

Identifier

ND0020

Permission Statement

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