Fife

Date1780-1820

MediumPrimary: Rosewood; Secondary: Brass caps, felt case.

DimensionsOL: 16 1/4" Inside bore: right end 11 mm, left end 11.3 mm Outside bore: righte end 15.8 mm, left end 16.1 mm Ferrell width: 20.3 mm Finger hole width: left to right 7 mm Embouchure hole: left to right 11.4 mm, furthest to closest 9.7mm Outside bore at embouchure hole is 19.6 mm

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1961-176

DescriptionFife: cylindrical wood tube, slightly bulbous at mouthhole; circular mouthhole near one end; 6 fingerholes; cylindrical brass ferrules, each decorated with 2 incised bands, at each end; cylindrical modern felt case, open at one end, with hanging cord.
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ProvenancePurchased from Hamilton Wright, New Hampshire