Background
Harriet Scott was the daughter of Alexander Walker Scott, entomologist and entrepreneur and Harriet Scott (née Calcott). Harriet was born in Sydney and she and her sister Helena were educated by their father on Ash Island.
Harriet Scott was the daughter of Alexander Walker Scott, entomologist and entrepreneur and Harriet Scott (née Calcott). Harriet was born in Sydney and she and her sister Helena were educated by their father on Ash Island.
Through their education they acquired extensive knowledge of the natural world, including Australian plants, animals and insects. Harriet earned admiration and praise from leading colonial scientists who she collected for and corresponded with. However, she was constrained by her class and position in society.
Harriet was forced to work when he became bankrupt and she drew and painted commercially for the rest of her life.
Harriet died in Granville in 1907 leaving no descendants.
After the publication of Australian Lepidoptera and their transformations, drawn from the life by Harriet and Helena Scott she was elected an honorary member of the Entomological Society of NSW.