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Place of business: Chicago, IL
Dates of business: Circa 1857-1930
*Per Langwill
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This fife is marked: J. Bauer/Chicago
Features:
Length of Instrument: 14 ¾ inches
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Wood: Appears to be maple
Key of Instrument: C
Finger Holes: Same size
The spacing on the holes is as follows:
1-2=.67
2-3=.65
3-4=.77
4-5=.66
5-6=.68
Swell: At the embouchure hole.
Diameter: .71
Ferrules: Brass/seamed
Cat Number 47