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Place of business: Chicago IL
Dates of business: Circa 1857-1830*
*Per Langwill
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This fife is marked: J Bauer/Chicago
Features:
Length of Instrument: 16 7/8 inches
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Wood: Appears to be black ebony
Key of Instrument: Bb
Finger Holes: Same size
The spacing on the holes is as follows:
1-2=.85
2-3=.71
3-4=.96
4-5=.71
5-6=.77
Swell: At the embouchure hole.
Diameter: .74
Ferrules: Nickel/seamed
Cat Number 107