Title

Doll wearing habit worn by Franciscan Handmaids of the Most Pure Heart of Mary

Creator

Creation Date

20th century

Preview

Date Available

June 2014

Description

Plastic doll is wearing a habit worn by the Franciscan Handmaids of the Most Pure Heart of Mary. The order was founded by Father Ignatius Lissner in Savannah, Georgia in 1916 to teach African American children. The doll is wearing metal eyeglasses and a black dress with a black scapular, black veil, white wimple, and white collar. A metal medal is hanging from a metal chain necklace, and a black rosary is hanging from a white rope belt around the doll's waist.

Provenance

Donated by Pauline A. Money

Keywords

Catholic sisters, nuns, religious orders, dolls, habits, Franciscan Handmaids of the Most Pure Heart of Mary, Franciscans, Franciscan Sisters

Identifier

ND0055

Permission Statement

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