habit
habit Until twenty years ago, many of the dead were dressed in an additional outer garment known as a "habit". This habit was prepared prior to death, especially if the person was old or had an extensive period of illness. The "habit" was a dark brown monk-like robe which reached...
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| Language: | English |
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/34208 |
| Summary: | habit Until twenty years ago, many of the dead were dressed in an additional outer garment known as a "habit". This habit was prepared prior to death, especially if the person was old or had an extensive period of illness. The "habit" was a dark brown monk-like robe which reached the toes and had long sleeves. On the chest of the habit was a white or red shaped heart made of ribbon and the letters I.H.S. (In Hoc Signo), but explained locally as "I have suffered". [JESUS in Greek W.K] W.J. Kirwin OCT 1971 JH OCT 1971 Used I and Sup Used I and Sup Used I Top right corner: "DNE-cit" |
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