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Image of Fife owned by Denny family, ca. 1850
1974.5903.5
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Fife owned by Denny family, ca. 1850

In 1851, Arthur Denny (1822-1899) led a contingent of his family west from Illinois to the Pacific Northwest. Like all immigrants, they brought their most precious belongings which included this Crosby brand fife.
ID Number: 1974.5903.5
Date: Circa 1850
Physical Description: 1 Fife; wood, metal; 15.75 in.H x 1 in.Diam
Credit: MOHAI, 1974.5903.5. Gift of Mary Louisa McBride in Memory of Madge D. Mathieu and George E. Mathieu
Subjects: Washington Territory, Recreation, European American Settlement, Home and Family

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