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Viola, 1757, New York, New York, United States, American, Wood, Height: 16 7/16 in. (41.8 cm), Chordophone-Lute-bowed-unfretted, Robert Horne (British, active United States ca. 1767–1773), This viola is the oldest extant American violin family instrument. The instrument was built by Robert Horne, in New York City, and follows the English model of violin making, which is characterized by high arching on both the belly and the back