George Cloos

Place of business: Brooklyn, NY

Dates of business: Circa 1865-1950*

*Per Dillon

This fife is marked: Geo Closs/GC

Features:

Length of Instrument: 16 7/8 inches

Wood: Seems to be black ebony

Key of Instrument: Bb

Finger Holes: Different size

The spacing on the holes is as follows: 

1-2=.71
2-3=.73
3-4=.78
4-5=.62
5-6=.71

Swell: Before the embouchure hole.

Diameter: .78

Ferrules: Nickel

Cat Number 154