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I don't know if this is the same piano company, but from the book Musical Instrument Makes of New York by Nancy Groce:
Barmore, Garrit, Garrett
Barmore spent most of his career working with his brother Harvey Barmore. According to Spillane (1890:160) their company, G.& H. Barmore, founded in 1836, attained "some reputation as makers of popular-priced instruments". At the 1836 American Institute Fair, the brothers were awarded a diploma "for a piano-forte of a very fine touch" with a metal plate, French action, and a highly finished rosewood case Valued at $475. (American Institute Records).
In 1861, the Barmores advertised themselves as manufacturers of improved over-strung pianos that had been "Pronounced unrivalled by the best judges & guaranteed for three years, at great bargains." (CmRg 1861:45) The 1870 U.S. Census reported that the Barmores owned $10,000 of capital, and had in stock lumber, hardware, leather, varnish & c.worth another $9,500. They employed 12 men at annual wages of $7,500 who that year had constructed 100 piansos worth $20,000. After Garrett's death c. 1873, Harvey continued on his own for several years, changing the firm's title to H.Barmore & Company.
[from directories] 1836-41 pianos 120 Barrow, 1842-48 pianos 301 Bleecker, 1849-54 pianos 348 Bleecker, 1855-56 pianos 87 Charles, 348 Bleecker & W. 13th N. 10th, 1857-72 pianos 348 Bleecker & 278 W. 13th, 1873-74 pianos 368 Bleecker, 1875 Hester widow Garrett h. 65 Perry, 1873-85 pianos 368 Bleecker
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