American Fife
American Fife
- Description
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This fife was made by an unknown maker in the United States, around 1850-1860. It is made of black-stained wood, ferrules are missing. According to the accession paperwork, this fife was used by the donor’s father during the Civil War.
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The United States National Park Service Civil War Database lists Edwin Quincy Stoddard (1843-1927) as a private in Company H of the 11th Regiment, Minnesota Infantry. He was mustered in August 27, 1864, and mustered out June 26, 1865
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- fife
- date made
- 1850-1860
- place made
- United States
- Physical Description
- wood (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 14 3/8 in x 3/4 in; 36.5125 cm x 1.905 cm
- ID Number
- MI.77.11
- accession number
- 1977.1108
- catalog number
- 77.11
- Credit Line
- Bequest of Edna G. Leidinger
- See more items in
- Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
- Music & Musical Instruments
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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