Fife, ca. 1780–90, London, England, United Kingdom, British, Maple, brass, L. cm (15 in.); Diam. cm (1 in.), Aerophone

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Fife, ca. 1780–90, London, England, United Kingdom, British, Maple, brass, L. cm (15 in.); Diam. cm (1 in.), Aerophone-Blow Hole-side-blown flute (transverse), Thomas Cahusac, Sr. (British, London 1714–1798 London), The fife is a simple, six-hole flute that has traditionally been used for military purposes. Paired with a side drum, the fife was used to give signals to soldiers for all parts of their daily activities

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