Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Report on the sanitary condition of the Hackney District for the year 1907
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Thus in both classes (a and b) of workshops and work-places
females alone are employed in 783, males and females in 273, and
males alone in 118.
During the year the following notices and complaints were
received from H.M. Inspectors of Factories:—
Complaints—Factories 16
„ Workshops 41
Notices—Factories 0
„ Workshops 108
ANALYSIS OF OCCUPATIONS CARRIED ON IN THE
REGISTERED WORKSHOPS OF HACKNEY.
(a) Wearing Apparel.
Occupations. | No. of workshops. | Occupations. | No. of Workshops. |
---|---|---|---|
Boot and Shoe Manufacturers | 163 | Shirt Makers | 5 |
Baby Linen | 6 | ||
Fur Trimming | 2 | Blouse Makers | 38 |
Mantle Makers | 65 | Millinery | 40 |
Tailoring | 29 | Collars | 2 |
Artificial Flower Makers | 5 | Pinafores | 6 |
Boot Machinists | 71 | Skirts | 17 |
Dressmakers | 143 | Trimmings | 2 |
Underclothing | 28 | Costumiers | 3 |
Fancy Bows on Shoes | 12 | Beading | 3 |
Furriers | 44 | Waterproofs | 2 |
Infants' Millinery | 10 | Gloves | 1 |
Tie Making | 73 | Belts | 13 |
Stay Makers | 6 | Overalls | |
"Vest Makers | 16 | ||
Children's Costumes | 14 | 835 | |
Dressing and Tea Gowns | 11 | ||
Hat Manufacturers | 3 |