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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Hackney 1910
Report on the sanitary condition of the Hackney District for the year 1910
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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 | 93 | Baby Linen | 3 |
| Blouse Makers | 43 | ||
| Mantle Makers | 50 | Millinery | 52 |
| Tailoring | 48 | Collars | 2 |
| Artificial Flower Makers | 7 | Pinafores | 3 |
| Boot Machinists | 82 | Skirts | 19 |
| Dressmakers | 110 | Trimmings | 5 |
| Underclothing | 15 | Costumiers | 2 |
| Fancy Bows on Shoes | 5 | Beading | 2 |
| Furriers | 49 | Waterproofs | 3 |
| Infants' Millinery | 4 | Gloves | 1 |
| Tie Making | 42 | Belts | 9 |
| Stay Makers | 5 | Needlework | 2 |
| Vest Makers | 12 | Clerical Robes | 1 |
| Children's Costumes | 14 | Fall Net Chenilling | 1 |
| Dressing and Tea Gowns | 7 | Clothing | 4 |
| Hat Manufacturers | 3 | 702 | |
| Shirt Makers | 4 |
(b) Other Occupations.
| Cabinet Making | 61 | Upholsterers' Trimmings | 8 |
| Trunk and Bag Makers | 3 | Doll Manufacturers and Dressers | 3 |
| Box Makers | 11 | ||
| Upholsterers | 4 | Umbrellas | 2 |
| Toy Makers | 5 | Fancy Leather | 11 |
| Rubber Goods | 3 | Laundries | 94 |
| Bakers and Confectioners | 25 | Miscellaneous | 76 |
| Baskets | 4 | ||
| Brushes | 9 | 337 | |
| Pianofortes | 18 |
During 1910, Miss Teebay, the Workshop Inspector, made 2,220
inspections and re-inspections of factories and workshops where
females are employed. In connection with these inspections 272
intimation and statutory notices were served for the abatement
of the nuisances found.
The following table gives further details relating to the
inspection of workshops in the Borough.
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