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habit The [dead] lady, prepared for "wake" and burial, was dressed in a "habit" - resembling those of a religious order. The habit was usually brown, with a white cross and a red Sacred Heart. My grandmother, who died about twelve years ago, was buried in a habit, but the custom...
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| Summary: | habit The [dead] lady, prepared for "wake" and burial, was dressed in a "habit" - resembling those of a religious order. The habit was usually brown, with a white cross and a red Sacred Heart. My grandmother, who died about twelve years ago, was buried in a habit, but the custom has since disappeared. Catherine M. Sheehan, 67-15Ms JH 7/72 Used I and Sup Used I and sup Used I Top right corner: "DNE-cit" |
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