Lulu Scott

Object Details

Artist
Phillip Ratner
Subject
Lulu Scott
Date
c. 1977
Medium
Graphite on paper
Dimensions
Frame: 18 1/4 × 15 1/4 × 3/4 in. (46.4 × 38.8 × 1.9 cm)
Caption
When she moved to Washington, D.C. from Wisconsin, Lulu Scott developed a reputation for expertly hanging wallpaper. As a partner in the business “J. and L. Scott,” she worked alongside her husband and added painting, light carpentry, and plastering to her skillset. The pair went to great lengths to accommodate their clients; they once painted a restaurant in the middle of the night to ensure the eatery could remain open during normal business hours. Another time, Scott taught a client how to cook spaghetti while completing a job at their house. While Scott’s career defied gender stereotypes, this portrait highlights her carefully styled hair and femininity.
In 1977, the Anacostia Neighborhood Museum’s Board of Directors voted to include Scott’s portrait in “Phil Ratner’s Washington,” an exhibition honoring current and former Anacostia residents who contributed to the civic life of the community.
Accession Number
2014.0028.0004
Type
drawing
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Anacostia Community Museum Collection
Data Source
Anacostia Community Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/dl8916200e1-da41-496d-a213-7219b0e0f4be
Record ID
acm_2014.0028.0004
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