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Fife

1850–75
Object Place: United States

Medium/Technique Rosewood, brass
Dimensions Length 36.7 cm (14 7/16 in.)
Credit Line Source unidentified
Accession Number1981.392
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsMusical instrumentsAerophones

DescriptionIn D-sharp. Cylindrical bore. Varnished rosewood. Brass ferrules with three concentric engraved lines. Made in one part, with largest diameter at embouchure. Slightly elliptical embouchure. Six finger holes.
ProvenanceAbout 1976, sold by Frederick M. Morin, Massachusetts, to the MFA. (Accession Date: November 18, 1981)