Walking stick flute in F
ALTERNATE NAME(S)
- Fife in F [E-flat]
Maker
D. L. Darnam
Date1800-1900 ca.
Place MadeEngland, Europe
Serial No.None
SignedStamped: D. L. DARNAM / [six-pointed star]MarkingsPartial paper with handwritingDescriptionWalking stick fife or flute. One-piece body of light-colored wood, with steel ferrule. Inverted conical tapered profile, with swell at endcap (handle) and narrow end on bottom. Fingerholes of varying size. Vent hole on back (end of flute bore). Round embouchure hole.DimensionsOverall length: 737mmAcoustical length: 442mm
Maximum diameter (at handle): 38mm
Bottom bore: 9mmProvenanceNo known provenance.
Credit LineGift of Lynn and Steve Dillon, 2023
Object number15720
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