Jehu Camper (1897-1989)
Paddle boat with coal barges
Wood, hand-carved, date unknown, 32 ½” x 9 ½” x 9 1/8”
Anonymous donor

Jehu Camper (1897-1989) was a whittler based in Delaware focusing on the rural experience during the early nineteenth century.  Starting at the age of thirty-six, Camper sought to capture the memory of Americana and connect present generations to the past.  In this way, Camper thought of his art as a piece of American “folklore.”  His work often reflected this narrative, depicting scenes of everyday life of rural Delawareans, evoking emotions ranging from nostalgia to tranquility.

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