Doll wearing habit worn by Sisters of the Holy Cross

Creator

Creation Date

20th century

Preview

Date Available

June 2014

Description

Plastic doll is wearing a habit typical of the Sisters of the Holy Cross. Blessed Basil Anthony Moreau founded this order in LeMans, France, in 1841. The doll is wearing a black habit with a white collar and white pleated wimple. A metal heart is hanging from the doll's neck and a blue cord is tied around her waist.

Provenance

Donated by Pauline A. Money

Keywords

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

Identifier

ND0035

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