Dr. B.F. Barker
Artist
J. Gurney and Son
(American)
CultureAmerican
Date1860s-1870s
MediumAlbumen
DimensionsOverall, Image: 3 1/2 × 2 3/16 in. (8.9 × 5.6 cm)
Overall, Support: 4 × 2 1/2 in. (10.2 × 6.4 cm)
Overall, Support: 4 × 2 1/2 in. (10.2 × 6.4 cm)
InscribedStamped on reverse: "Gurney" Seal on reverse: "I have chained the sun to serve me." Stamped on front: "Gurney 872 B'dway N.Y." Handprinted on front: "Dr. Barker M.D." Handprinted on back: "B.F. Barker M.D."
Credit LineMuseum purchase and gift of Reid Diggs, Jr.
Object number90.191
Not on view
DescriptionThis is an albumen carte de visite depicting Dr. B.F. Barker (1818-1891), gynecologist.
