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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
Lambeth 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]
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| Nature of Work | Instances | Notices served | Prosecutions |
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
| Wearing Apparel— | |||
| Making, etc | 161 | — | — |
| Cleaning and washing | — | — | — |
| Household linen | 4 | — | — |
| Lace, lace curtains and nets | 3 | — | — |
| Curtains and furniture hangings. | — | — | — |
| Furniture and upholstery | 6 | — | — |
| Electro-plate | — | — | — |
| File making | — | — | — |
| Brass and brass articles | — | — | — |
| Fur pulling | — | — | — |
| Cables and chains | — | — | — |
| Anchors and grapnels | — | — | — |
| Cart gear | .— | — | — |
| Locks, latches and keys | — | — | — |
| Umbrellas, etc. | 1 | — | — |
| Artificial flowers | 3 | — | — |
| Nets, other than wire nets | — | — | — |
| Tents | — | — | — |
| Sacks | — | — | — |
| Racquet and tennis balls | — | — | — |
| Paper, etc., boxes, paper bags | 16 | — | — |
| Brush making | 2 | — | — |
| Pea picking | — | — | — |
| Feather sorting | — | — | — |
| Carding, etc., of buttons, etc. | 4 | — | — |
| Stuffed toys | 2 | — | — |
| Basket making | — | — | — |
| Chocolates and sweetmeats | — | — | — |
| Cosaques, Christmas crackers, Christmas stockings, etc. | 2 | — | — |
| Textile weaving | — | — | — |
| Lampshades | — | — | — |
| Fancy articles, pin cushions, milk bottle covers, etc. | 22 | — | — |
| Total | 226 | — | — |
Summary of Work carried out by the Women Sanitary Inspectors during 1937.
| Workshops* visited and inspected | 699 |
| Workshops*: workrooms therein measured | 5 |
| Workshops* : newly discovered and registered | 5 |
* Workshops include Work-places.