Tag Archives: H. Barker

Barker, H.

1851-1852       373 Broadway, New York, New York.

1851 October 22.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 22, 1851, Whole No. 6936, P. 2.

Portraits of Infants.—Daguerreotype likenesses taken single or in groups from two to twenty, small size or as large as life; also portraits of infants taken from 10 A. M. until 2 P. M.  Also miniatures on ivory or in oil taken and painted at Baker’s Gallery. 373 Broadway, between White and Franklin streets.

1851 November 1.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 1, 1851, Whole No. 6946, P. 5.

Portraits of Infants.—Daguerreotype likenesses taken single or in groups from two to twenty, small size or as large as life; also portraits of infants taken from 10 A. M. until 2 P. M.  Also miniatures on ivory or in oil taken and painted at Baker’s Gallery. 373 Broadway, between White and Franklin streets.

1852 June 8.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 8, 1852, Whole No. 7160, P. 4.

Great Excitement—1,000 Guns for Pierce and King!—But do not forget to call at Barker’s, 373 Broadway, if you wish a likeness of yourself or friend, as is a likeness—where you can get a daguerreotype ten per cent cheaper than at any other establishment in the city, of equal style and workmanship—after a constant practice of six years, we feel confident that we can take a good a likeness as is taken in the world.  Don’t forget the number 373.

1852 June 11.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 11, 1852, Whole No. 7163, P. 2.

A Warning to Parents—Delays are Dangerous.—Yes, reader, before another week shall pass, you may be called to mourn the loss of an affectionate, perhaps only child.  Then, as you love your child, take the advice of a parent, and secure a Daguerreotype at Barker’s, 373 Broadway.  We have a skylight  expressly arranged for taking likenesses of children.  373 Broadway, third floor.

1852 June 15.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 15, 1852, Whole No. 7167, P. 5.

The Firemen’s Parade yesterday was a most magnificent affair.  So are the Daguerreotypes taken by Barker, at his double skylight rooms, 375 Broadway,  He has a light expressly for taking children, at 373 Broadway—Barker’s.

1852 September 22.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 22, 1852, Whole No. 7265, P. 4.

The best Domestic Pictures in this City are those admired Groups and single Portraits, taken by Barker, at his Gallery, No. 373 Broadway.  Those tributes of affection are invaluable to their possessors, as the likeness is perfect in every instance.  Barker’s prices are moderate, while his pictures are faultless.