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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]

Date1910-1925 ca.
Place DistributedPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North America
ModelPremier
SignedStamped on body: J. W. PEPPER & SON (arched) / PREMIER / PHILADA PA (inverted arch)
MarkingsStamped above signature: IMPROVED
DescriptionOne-piece body of dark-colored wood, with nickel-silver ferrules. Tapered profile with swell after embouchure, and fingerholes of uniform size. Oval embouchure hole.
DimensionsOverall length: 407mm
Acoustical length: 327mm
Maximum diameter: 20.8mm
Top bore: 10.7mm
Bottom bore: 12mm
ProvenanceNo known provenance.
Credit LineGift of Lynn and Steve Dillon, 2023
Object number15330
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