Doll wearing habit worn by Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth

Creator

Creation Date

20th century

Preview

Date Available

June 2014

Description

Porcelain doll is wearing a habit typical of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, founded in 1875 in Rome, Italy by Mary Frances Siedliska. The doll is wearing a black habit with a black veil and white pleated collar. A metal crucifix hangs from a black cord around her neck and a rosary hangs at her waist.

Provenance

Donated by Pauline A. Money

Keywords

Catholic sisters, nuns, religious orders, dolls, habits, Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth

Identifier

ND0030

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