Fife
Date1780-1820
OriginEngland
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
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.Inscription(s)noneMark(s)noneProvenancePurchased from Hamilton Wright, New Hampshire
1750-1800
1782
1780-1840
1770 to 1830
