Fife

Edward Baack American

mid-19th century

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Title: Fife
Maker: Edward Baack
Date: mid-19th century
Geography: New York, New York, United States
Culture: American
Medium: Rosewood, silver
Dimensions: L.: 43.7 cm
Embouchure L.: 34.5
Classification: Aerophone-Blow Hole-side-blown flute (transverse)
Credit Line: Funds from various donors, 1985
Object Number: 1985.337
Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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