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Fife in B-flat [A-flat]
Fife in B-flat [A-flat]
Fife in B-flat [A-flat]

Fife in B-flat [A-flat]

Date1819-1897 ca.
Place DistributedPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North America
Place MadeMarkneukirchen (Neukirchen), Germany, Europe
Serial No.None
SignedStamped: KLEMM & BRO. (arched) / PHILADELPHIA (inverted arch)
DescriptionOne-piece body of dark-colored wood, with seamed silver ferrules. Cylindrical bore. Tapered profile with pronounced swell at embouchure, and fingerholes of uniform size. Round embouchure hole.
DimensionsOverall length: 423mm
Acoustical length: 343mm
Maximum swell diameter: 19mm
Bore: 10mm
ProvenanceNo known provenance.
Published Referenceshttps://fifemuseum.com/klemm-bro-6/
Credit LineGift of Lynn and Steve Dillon, 2023
Object number15116
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Fife in B-flat [A-flat]
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1819-1897 ca.
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