This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wall, Walls Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Vh.2ADI/2158 Message Board Post: I have a cabinet card photograph of one of my ancestors, Ruth Wall, that was taken at the Rippey Studio, 423 Main St.,Elkhart, IN. I was wondering if anyone knows when this particular studio was in business?? The picture shows her in a very fancy black, brocade kind of dress, and the props are an ornate white wicker chair and side table. I have found other cabinet cards on the internet with the same address in Elkhart, but the studio name was "Mudge" instead of Rippey. Maybe one bought the business from the other?? I'd appreciate any responses on this! Thank you..Judy