Doll wearing habit worn by Sisters of Saint Dorothy

Creator

Creation Date

20th century

Preview

Date Available

June 2014

Description

Plastic doll is wearing a habit worn by the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Dorothy. In 1834 Saint Paula Frassinetti founded this order in Quinto, Italy. The doll is wearing a black dress, black shoulder cape, black veil, and white wimple. A metal medal with a painted portrait is pinned to the front of the cape. A black rosary hangs from the doll's waist.

Provenance

Donated by Pauline A. Money

Keywords

Catholic sisters, nuns, religious orders, dolls, habits, Sisters of Saint Dorothy, Saint Dorothy Sisters

Identifier

ND0094

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