1859                Rooms at the Galt House, Pocahontas, Arkansas.

John W. Ripley was recorded in one advertisement that appeared on May 20, 1859 in The Pocahontas Weekly Advertiser (Pocahontas, Arkansas).  Ambrotypes.  The undersigned would respectfully inform the citizens of Pocahontas and vicinity, that he has opened Rooms at the Galt House, for a short time.

Having a large and splendid assortment of Cases and Chemicals, and having had some eight years experience as an artist, he flatters himself he can take a picture, which for style, finish and a perfect likeness, cannot ne excelled.  Persons are requested to call and examine specimens, whether wishing pictures or not.

Pictures taken in all kinds of weather.  John W. Ripley.

John W. Ripley is not recorded in other photographic directories.