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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 1921
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]
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(a) Wearing Apparel.
| Occupations. | No. of Workshops. | Occupations. | No. of Workshops. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Flower Makers | 7 | Furriers | 63 |
| Baby Linen | 2 | Hats | 10 |
| Beading | 1 | Infants' Millinery | 8 |
| Blouses | 39 | Mantles | 43 |
| Boot and Shoe Manufacturers | 53 | Millinery | 24 |
| Stays | 8 | ||
| Boot Machinists | 115 | Tailoring | 96 |
| Children's Costumes | 7 | Ties | 28 |
| Clerical Robes | 1 | Trimmings | 9 |
| Clothing | 6 | Underclothing | 14 |
| Collars | 1 | Vests | 9 |
| Dressmakers | 65 | Waterproofs | 4 |
| Dressing and Tea Gowns | 3 | 621 | |
| Fancy Bows on Shoes | 5 | ||
| (b) Other Occupations. | |||
| Bakers and Confectioners | 41 | Rubber Goods | 5 |
| Baskets | 4 | Toy Makers | 13 |
| Box Makers | 19 | Trunk and Bag Makers | 11 |
| Brush Makers | 13 | Umbrella Makers | 2 |
| Cabinet Makers | 68 | Upholsterers | 13 |
| Doll Manufacturers and Dressers | 6 | Upholsterers' Trimmings | 4 |
| Miscellaneous | 117 | ||
| Fancy Leather Goods | 31 | 400 | |
| Laundries | 31 | ||
| Pianoforte Makers | 22 | ||
During 1921, Miss Teebay, the Workshops Inspector, made
2,555 inspections and re-inspections of factories and workshops
where females are employed. In connection with these inspections,
352 intimation and 77 statutory notices were served for the
abatement of the nuisances found. In ten instances legal proceedings
were taken against owners of premises.