Doll wearing habit worn by Salesian Sisters of Saint John Bosco

Creator

Creation Date

20th century

Preview

Date Available

June 2014

Description

Plastic doll is wearing a habit worn by the Daughters of Mary, Help of Christians, better known as the Salesian Sisters of Saint John Bosco. The order was founded by Saint Maria Mazzarello in 1872 in Mornese, Italy. The doll is wearing a black dress, white wimple, and black veil. A metal crucifix hangs from a black cord necklace around the doll's neck.

Provenance

Donated by Pauline A. Money

Keywords

Catholic sisters, nuns, religious orders, dolls, habits, Salesians, Salesian Sisters, Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, Salesian Sisters of Saint John Bosco

Identifier

ND0080

Permission Statement

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