Title

Doll wearing habit worn by Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet

Creator

Creation Date

20th century

Preview

Date Available

June 2014

Description

Porcelain doll is wearing a habit typical of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet. The original order was founded in 1650 in Le Puy, France. In 1836 six sisters were sent to Carondelet, Missouri. The doll is wearing a black habit with black veil, white paper collar, and white wimple and coronet. A metal crucifix hangs from a black cord around her neck. A rosary hangs from a black cord around her waist.

Provenance

Donated by Pauline A. Money

Keywords

Catholic sisters, nuns, religious orders, dolls, habits, Sisters of Saint Joseph, Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet

Identifier

ND0038

Permission Statement

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