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The Life, Museum, and Robbery of Isabella Stewart Gardner
The chapter delves into the life of Isabella Stewart Gardner in the 1800s, her decision to build a museum in Boston in 1899, and her involvement in various charities. It discusses the strict rules Gardner set for the museum, with the focus on art theft from the establishment and the unique setup of the museum. The chapter also narrates the detailed account of the infamous robbery at the museum in the 90s, highlighting the security system in place and the subsequent mystery surrounding the stolen artwork.