Doll wearing habit worn by the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Africa

Creator

Creation Date

20th century

Preview

Date Available

June 2014

Description

Plastic doll is wearing a habit worn by the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Africa, more commonly known as the White Sisters. This missionary order was founded in 1869 in Algiers, Algeria, by Cardinal Lavigerie. The doll is wearing an all white habit with white veil, white scapular, and white collar. A metal crucifix hangs from a red cord around the doll's neck, and a piece of red cord is tied around the doll's right wrist. A rosary hangs from the doll's waist.

Provenance

Donated by Pauline A. Money

Keywords

Catholic sisters, nuns, religious orders, dolls, habits, White Sisters, Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Africa, African

Identifier

ND0056

Permission Statement

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