Musket Ball
maker
Unknown
Dateearly 19th century
Place MadeFrance, Europe
MediumLead
Dimensions2 cm (13/16 in.)
ClassificationsWeapons and Ammunition
Credit LineIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston
Accession numberM17s14
eMuseum ID726636
EmbARK ObjectID17018
TMS Source ID5341
Last Updated8/14/24
Status
Not on viewWeb CommentaryA 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.
ProvenanceNotesEntered Isabella Stewart Gardner's collection at an unknown date.
