Creation Date
20th century
Preview
Date Available
June 2014
Description
Plastic doll is wearing a habit worn by the Bridgettines, also known as teh Order of Saint Bridget and formerly known as the Order of the Most Holy Savior. Saint Birgitta founded this order in 1344 in Vadstena, Sweden. It was revived in the twentieth century. The doll is wearing a gray dress, gray scapular, white wimple, and black veil that has been decorated with white cloth and red buttons. A rosary hangs from the doll's waist.
Provenance
Donated by Pauline A. Money
Keywords
Catholic sisters, nuns, religious orders, dolls, habits, Bridgettines, Bridgettine Order, Order of the Most Holy Savior, Bridgettine Sisters, Brigettines, Brigettine Sisters, Order of Saint Bridget
Identifier
ND0088
Permission Statement
U.S. and international copyright laws protect this digital resource. Commercial use or distribution of the resource is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. Please contact Roesch Library at the University of Dayton to inquire concerning available permission to use the digital image.
Keywords
Catholic sisters, nuns, religious orders, dolls, habits, Bridgettines, Bridgettine Order, Order of the Most Holy Savior, Bridgettine Sisters, Brigettines, Brigettine Sisters, Order of Saint Bridget
