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Description:

This fife was made by an unknown maker in the United States, ca, 1860. It is a Fife in B-Flat, made of brass with nickel plate. The fingerholes are raised. According to the accession paperwork, this fife was used by the donor’s grandfather during the Civil War.

The United States National Park Service Civil War Database lists George Washington Duffield (1832-1903) as a 3rd Class Musician, Regimental Band, 1st New Jersey Volunteer Infantry mustered in July 8, 1861, and honorably mustered out August 9, 1862.

Date Made: 1860-1870

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States

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Credit Line: Gift of Florence Diffield Garrison

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MI.66.195Catalog Number: 66.195Accession Number: 263868

Object Name: fife

Physical Description: brass (overall material)nickel plate (overall material)Measurements: overall: 14 13/16 in x 5/8 in; 37.62375 cm x 1.5875 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-4313-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_606689

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