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Flute, B-flat, high pitch
Alternate name:Band flute
Alternate name:Fife
Date: 1920-1935 ca.
Place Made:England, Europe
Serial No: none
Signednone
Markingsnone
DescriptionTropical 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 mm
Sounding length: 328 mm
Embouchure: 10.6 x 9.7 mm
Sounding length: 328 mm
Embouchure: 10.6 x 9.7 mm
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Terms
Credit Line: Arne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Not on view
Object number: 05353