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Fife in B-flat [A-flat]
ALTERNATE NAME(S)
- Flute in B-flat
Date1870-1900 ca.
Place MadeLondon, England, North America
Serial No.None
SignedStamped on headjoint: [crown] / IMPROVED / MILITARY / BAND / FLUTE / LONDON / BbDescriptionTwo-piece body and headjoint of light-colored wood, with seamed brass ferrules and keywork. Conical bore. Tapered profile with light swell after embouchure, and lower bulge in English-style. Fingerholes of varying size. One key. Oval embouchure hole.DimensionsOverall length: 397mmAcoustical length: 322mm
Maximum diameter: 26.2mm
Top bore: 11.5mm
Bottom bore: 10mm
Joint bore: 11.2mmProvenanceNo known provenance.
Credit LineGift of Lynn and Steve Dillon, 2023
Object number15701
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1850-1900 ca.
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1800-1900 ca.
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1800-1900 ca.