Fife

Edward or Frederick Riley American

1819–43

Not on view

Artwork Details

Title: Fife
Maker: Edward or Frederick Riley
Date: 1819–43
Geography: New York, New York, United States
Culture: American
Medium: Wood, brass
Dimensions: Total length: 39.9 cm (15-3/4 in.)
Embouchure: 9.2 x 8.7mm
Center embouchure to end: 306mm
Bore diameter: 10.8mm
Hole diameter: 5.7mm
Distance from embouchure center to center
B: 134mm
A: 156mm
G: 177mm
F: 201mm
E: 224mm
D: 249mm
Classification: Aerophone-Blow Hole-side-blown flute (transverse)
Credit Line: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Roger Gerry, 1986
Object Number: 1986.349.4
Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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