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Fife in C [B-flat]
Fife in C [B-flat]
Fife in C [B-flat]

Fife in C [B-flat]

Date1859-1874
Place DistributedNew York, New York, United States, North America
Serial No.None
SignedStamped: J. F. M. JOERDENS (arched) / NEW.YORK / C
DescriptionOne-piece body of dark-colored wood, with silver-plated brass ferrules. Cylindrical bore. Tapered profile with swell at embouchure, and fingerholes of uniform size. Squared oval embouchure hole.
DimensionsOverall length: 363mm
Acoustical length: 301mm
Maximum swell diameter: 19.2mm
Bore: 9.5mm
ProvenanceNo known provenance.
Credit LineGift of Lynn and Steve Dillon, 2023
Object number15320
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