Fife
Fife
- Description
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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.
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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.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- fife
- Date made
- 1860-1870
- place made
- United States
- 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
- ID Number
- MI.66.195
- catalog number
- 66.195
- accession number
- 263868
- Credit Line
- Gift of Florence Diffield Garrison
- See more items in
- Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
- Music & Musical Instruments
- Military
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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