London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Islington 1903

Forty-eighth annual report on the health and sanitary condition of the Borough of Islington

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Nature of Business.Number of Workshops.Number of Workrooms.
Paint-brush making23
Brace making25
French polishing22
Work-box and cabinet making33
Jewel and mandoline case making23
Gold beaters' skin preparing26
Tin box making22
Waterproof making23
Bassinette hood making23
Surgical appliances making22
Boys' blouse making23
Clock case making11
Belt making11
Gum sorting11
Perfumery making11
Pattern card making11
Chiffon tucking11
Photographic enlargement making11
Glass painting11
Surplice making11
Balloon making11
Mattress making12
Cork cutting12
Funeral furnishing making11
Marking ink making12
Boot polish making11
Musical string making13
Buttonhole making12
Gaiter making12
Artificial fly making11
Naval cap making13
Bath glove making11
Slate polishing12
Japanning11
Marquetry11
Camera bellows making12
Brush making11
Wax figure making12
Christmas stocking making11
Aerated water makers' sundries making12
Bottle washing12
Hassock making12
Total1,0831,850

Homes of Female Outworkers.—As required by the Factory and Workshops Act, lists of the names
and addresses of persons doing manufacturing work in their own homes, were sent in by employers
in the Borough, in February and August. It was found necessary to send a reminder to some
manufacturers of their obligations in this matter, on both occasions. As a result of these