SECTION II — SLIDES AND RESEARCH ON EPHRATA
by Linda S. Schrigner, et al
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This picture was found in an old manual wrapped in cloth. It was drawn by one of the celibate women of the Ephrata Cloister, known as sisters, and depicts the robes worn by them under the direction of Beissel. The sisterhood and brotherhood adopted a linen robe for the warm
seasons and wool for the winter, designed to express simplicity and modesty,
and for comfort in their daily work.
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