Object details
Accession number
M17s14
Primary Creator
French
Full title
Musket Ball
Creation Date
early 19th century
Object Case
Napoleon Case
Provenance
Entered Isabella Stewart Gardner's collection at an unknown date.
Dimensions
2 cm (13/16 in.)
Display Media
Lead
Web Commentary
A towering figure in the nineteenth century imagination, Napoléon Bonaparte inspired collectors who gathered souvenirs of his life and career. Isabella Stewart Gardner attended finishing school in Paris during the 1850s and was captivated by French literature, culture, and history. When she built her museum, she devoted a small case in the Short Gallery to memorabilia connected to Napoléon, including this musket ball.
Permanent Gallery Location
Short Gallery
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