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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
Wandsworth 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]
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FACTORIES ACT 1937
PART VIII.
SECTION 110. OUTWORK.
| Nature of work | Number of outworkers in August list | Number of cases of default in sending lists to the Council | Number of prosecutions for failure to supply lists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wearing apparel—making, etc. | 553 | — | — |
| ,, ,, ,, cleaning and washing | 3 | — | — |
| Fur pulling | 3 | — | — |
| Furniture and upholstery | 5 | — | — |
| Umbrellas, etc. | 2 | _ | _ |
| Artificial flowers | 5 | _ | _ |
| Household linen | 5 | _ | _ |
| Paper bags | 8 | — | — |
| Boxes or other receptacles made wholly or partially of paper | 24 | — | — |
| Brush making | 1 | — | — |
| Feather sorting | 1 | — | — |
| Carding, etc., of buttons, etc. | 1 | — | — |
| Stuffed toys | 1 | — | — |
| Cosaques, Christmas crackers, etc. | 25 | — | — |
| Lampshades | 37 | — | — |
| Total | 674 | — | — |