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

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

Date1850-1950 ca.
Serial No.None
SignedNoneDescriptionSet of two fifes. Two-piece body and headjoint of chrome- or nickel-plated brass, with integral ferrules, and embouchure plate. Cylindrical bore. Straight profile with no swell, and fingerholes of varying size. Oval embouchure hole.DimensionsOverall lengths: 409mm (C); 433mm (B-flat)
Acoustical lengths: 322mm (C); 346mm (B-flat)
Maximum swell diameter: 17.6mm
Bore: 13.5mm
ProvenanceNo known provenance.
Credit LineGift of Lynn and Steve Dillon, 2023
Object number15532
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Fife in B-flat [A-flat]
Johann Pfaff
1843-1863 ca.
Fife in C [B-flat]
Cahusac (family)
1780-1800 ca.
Fife in B-flat [A-flat], high pitch
George Cloos
1865-1950 ca.
Fife in C [B-flat]
Steve Dillon
2000-2015 ca.
Fife in C [B-flat]
Penzel & Mueller
1946-1960 ca.
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