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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 1932

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]

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Table: The following analysis shows the trades followed by the outworkers:-

The following analysis shows the trades followed by the outworkers:-

Trade.No. of Outworkers.Trade.No. of Outworkers.
Artificial Flowers27Fancy Stationery4
Baby Linen14Furs..41
Belts and Bags19Gaiters4
Blouses37Gloves3
Boots and Shoes313Hosiery and Knitted Goods4
Boxes and Paper Bags142Lace Goods13
Braces3Lamp Shades1
Brushes84Leather Goods3
Children's Costumes16Mantles and Costumes259
Children's Millinery15Millinery39
Christmas Crackers, etc13Overalls, etc13
Cleaning3Pyjamas and Shirts12
Clothiers and Outfitters62Shoe Bows6
Collars and Bibs3Tailoring114
Confectionery Packing4Ties and Neckwear83
Cushions3Trimmings30
Dolls and Toys10Umbrellas26
Dressing Gowns18Underclothing13
Dressmaking and Robes106Upholsterers' Trimmings22
Embroidery21Waterproofs3
Fancy Goods6Miscellaneous47
Fancy Paper Goods31
1,690

Table: The following is a summary 01 the information secured from these lists during the past year:—

The following is a summary 01 the information secured from these lists during the past year:—

Residing in the Borough.Residing outside the Borough.Total.
Number of outworkers employed by firms in the Borough6475261,173
Number of outworkers employed by firms outside the Borough992–992
Number of outworkers employed by firms in and outside the Borough51–51
Total number of outworkers whose names were included in lists submitted during the year1,6905262,216