Flute, B-flat, high pitch
ALTERNATE NAME(S)
- Band flute
- Fife
Date1920-1935 ca.
Place MadeEngland, Europe
Serial No.none
SignednoneMarkingsnoneDescriptionTropical hardwood with nickel-silver ferrules and keys. Four touchpieces. This unsigned instrument was probably made in England. From English tradition of military flute playing that replaced fifes.DimensionsOverall length: 387 mmSounding length: 328 mm
Embouchure: 10.6 x 9.7 mmProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number05353
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