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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
Paddington 1891
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Paddington]
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REPORT, 1891-92.
[F.]
MISCELLANEOUS TOOLS IN USE IN THE PUBLIC LIGHTING DEPARTMENT.
| In daily use by Lamplighters. | 25 Lighting Torches and Sticks | 3 Hammers |
| 25 Pairs of Plyers | 1 Blow Pipe | |
| 25 Oil Cans 25 Burner Brushes | 1 Glazing Knife 1 Hacking Knife | |
| 25 Ladders | 4 Screw Drivers | |
| 25 Pairs of Ladder Spike Irons | 1 Rule | |
| 1 Spirit Level | 2 Tool Baskets | |
| 1 Flatting Plate and Folding Machine | 1 Shave Hook | |
| 7 Pairs of Gas Tongs | 1 Boxwood Mallet | |
| 1 Tube Vice | 2 Pickaxes | |
| 1 Large Set Stocks, Dies and Taps | 1 Rammer | |
| 2 Small do. do. do. | 1 3-gall. Can | |
| 2 Large Vices | 18 Paint Cans | |
| 2 Air Pumps and Service Cleaner | 2 Glazing Frails | |
| 1 Pair of Cutting Plyers | 1 Large Paint Bath | |
| 1 Pair of Compasses | 2 Meter Hooks | |
| 3 Pairs of Plyers | ||
| 6 Steel Chisels | 6 Cross Handle Large Keys | |
| 2 Steel Sets | 6 Do. do. Small do. | |
| 1 Crowbar, 5-ft. x 2-in. dia. | 1 Meter Testing Table, for out-door use | |
| 1 Crease Iron | India-rubber Tubing, do. | |
| 1 Hollow Punch | 1 Box Truck | |
| 1 Lead Pot and Handle | 1 Lantern Truck | |
| 1 Beak Iron | 1 Trolly | |
| 2 Soldering Irons | Sundry Paint Brushes, &c. | |
| 4 Stakes, various sizes | 4 Double-action Syphon Pumps | |
| 2 Pairs Tinman's Snips | ||
Estimated Value, £30.