Measurements for Sisters' Habits, c1885-1933
Scope and Contents
Originated c. 1885, this book gives measurements for sisters' habits. The book begins with the Provincial Superior, Sr. Prudentia, her council, and probably the sisters living at the Motherhouse, and then continues with sisters listed by date of investiture (reception) or arrival from Europe. For each sister the book lists clothing ID number, religious name, headband (Strich) size (1, 2 or 3), habit lengthcentimeters, and veil (Schleier) size (1, 2 or 3). Veil size is given first on some pages. Band size is not given after c. 1888.
The remark "mit Spittel" (meaning unknown), sometimes modified with "grosse" or "kleine," is occasionally placed after asister's name. Crosses are used to denote sisters who have died, and "x" sisters who have left the community. A new list of all current sisters is begun in 1909 with Provincial Superior Sr. Secunda and her council, but measurements are given only for those who have not already been measured. Beginning in 1922, the year of investiture (or arrival) is noted before the list of sisters received (or who have arrived from Europe) in that year. In the back of the book are detailed instructions and parameters for the habit.
Dates
- Creation: c1885-1933
Language of Materials
English.
Conditions Governing Access
Restricted by contract.
Repository Details
Part of the University of Notre Dame Archives Repository