Fife
- Object Name:
- Fife
- Object ID:
- 2017.013
- Place of Origin:
- United States
- Date:
- 1861-1864
- Description:
- Fife. Cylindrical bored one-piece brown rosewood body with machine-engraved ferrules at ends. One embouchure (mouth hole) and six finger holes. "2 N.H. INF" stamped beneath mouth hole.
- Material:
- Wood
Rosewood
Metal
Brass - Dimensions:
- L-16.7 Dia-0.7 inches
- Provenance:
- The 2nd New Hampshire Regiment was organized in April, 1861, and mustered in June, 1861, for a period of three years of service. The 2nd New Hampshire fought from the first Battle of Bull Run through the Battle of Cold Harbor in 1864. 178 men were killed or mortally wounded in action and another 172 died from disease, accidents, or as a result of being prisoners of war. 223 soldiers completed their enlistments and returned home in August, 1864. The fife was purchased by the donor, so there is no information about its origins available beyond physical evidence.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Dianne J. Little
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