English born teacher in carpentry and carving at Wellington Technical School circa 1895 until his death in 1902 at 65 years. Emigrated to New Zealand circa 1893. Contributed decorative workwork to Wellington buildings, and carved frames presented to the Duke and Duchess of Work during their tour of New Zealand in 1901 (see obituary New Zealand Herald 26 June 1902 pg.2)
Barrett, William Henry, 1837?-1902
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Wellington Technical School: Technical School evening classes ... Drawing classes are h...
Date: 1895
By: Cleveland, Francis Leslie, 1921-2014
Reference: Eph-D-ARTS-1895-01
Description: Arrangement of text. Mentions drawing instructors: J M Nairn, M Hill, R N Anderson; geometrical and perspective drawing instructor W Rountree; life class instructor J M Nairn, Carpentry, wood and stone carving, moulding, casting, and modelling instructor W H Barrett; Building construction and architecture instructors J Campbell and J H McKay; theory and practice of plumbing instructor, W Mack; mechanical drawing and machine construction instructor J Welsby. J Campbell is possibly John Campbell 1857-1942. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress 528 x 346 mm.