Piffaro Oboe
Piffaro Oboe
- Description
- This oboe was made by an unknown maker in Italy, 19th century. It is a piffaro oboe, made of walnut, with 8 fingerholes, 1 thumbhole, and 4 ventholes. This instrument has a conical bore.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- oboe
- date made
- 19th century
- place made
- Italy
- Physical Description
- walnut (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 14 1/2 in x 2 3/4 in; 36.83 cm x 6.985 cm
- ID Number
- MI.65.0628
- catalog number
- 65.0628
- accession number
- 1991.0406
- Credit Line
- Gift of The University Museum, University of Pennsylvania (through Dr. Robert H. Dyson)
- See more items in
- Cultural and Community Life: Musical Instruments
- Music & Musical Instruments
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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