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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 PA
Features:
Length of Instrument: 15 7/8 inches
Wood: Appears to be black ebony
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Key of Instrument: Bb
Finger Holes: Same Size
The spacing on the holes is as follows:
1-2=.66
2-3=.77
3-4=.69
4-5=.66
5-6=.82
Swell: Before the embouchure hole.
Diameter: .82
Ferrules: Nickel
Cat Number 111