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Place of business: Philadelphia, PA
Dates of business: Circa 1876-1919*
*Per Langwill
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This fife is marked: J W Pepper/Premier/Improved/Phila
Features:
Length of Instrument: 14 1/8 inches
Wood: Appears to be black ebony
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Key of Instrument: C
Finger Holes: Same Size
The spacing on the holes is as follows:
1-2=.68
2-3=.59
3-4=.71
4-5=.58
5-6=.64
Swell: Before the embouchure hole.
Diameter: .80
Ferrules: Nickel/seamed
Cat Number 110