Doll wearing habit worn by Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana

Creator

Creation Date

20th century

Preview

Date Available

June 2014

Description

Plastic doll is wearing a habit worn by the Sisters of Providence. The order was founded by Saint Mother Theodore Guerin in Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana in 1840. The doll is wearing a black dress, black veil, white headdress, and white wimple. 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, Sisters of Providence

Identifier

ND0097

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