Crown of Thorns, undated
Item — Box: 174
Identifier: Item 2
Scope and Contents
The crown of thorns was offered to a sister, together with the crown of roses, at the time of her investiture (reception of the habit.) She was asked to choose between the two crowns. Each sister chose the crown of thorns.
Dates
- Created: undated
Access Restriction
The series is available for research.
Biographical/Historical Note
The crown of thorns was offered to a sister, together with the crown of roses, at the time of her reception of the habit. She was asked to make a choice between the two crowns. Each sister chose the crown of thorns as evidence of her devotion to Christ.
Extent
From the Collection: 11.25 Linear Feet
From the Collection: 97 items other_unmapped
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Acquisition Information
The item was acquired from a display case at Mount St. Mary College on 2012 June 19 prior to the re-purposing of the former Motherhouse building, which the College purchased in 2011.
Physical Description
The crown is made of natural thorns and measures approximately 12" in diameter.
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Creator
- From the Collection: Dominican Sisters of Newburgh (Organization)
- From the Collection: Dominican Sisters of Newburgh (Organization)
- From the Collection: Dominican Sisters of Newburgh (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary Newburgh Repository
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