George Cloos

Place of business: Brooklyn, NY

Dates of business: Circa 1865-1950.

*Per Dillon

This fife is marked: Geo Cloos/Crosby Model/Penzel Mueller New York

Features:

Length of Instrument: 16 5/8 inches

Wood: Appears to be rose wood

Key of Instrument: Bb

Finger Holes: Different size

The spacing on the holes is as follows: 

1-2=.70
2-3=.69
3-4=.85
4-5=.62
5-6=.75

Swell: Middle of fife

Diameter: .80

Ferrules: Brass/chrome plated

2 piece.

Cat Number 149