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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 1903
Report on the sanitary condition of the Hackney District for the year 1903
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ANALYSIS OF OCCUPATIONS CARRIED ON IN THE REGISTERED WORKSHOPS OF HACKNEY.
(a) Wearing Apparel.
| Occupations. | No. of Workshops. | Occupations. | No. of Workshops. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boot and Shoe Mauufac-turer | 111 | Shirt Makers | 8 |
| Baby Linen | 3 | ||
| Fur Trimming | 1 | Fall Net Chenilling | 1 |
| Mantle Makers | 59 | Blouse Makers | 35 |
| Tailoring | 11 | Millinery | 13 |
| Garabaldi Makers | 1 | Embroidery | 1 |
| Artificial Flower Makers | 5 | Collars | 3 |
| Boot Machinists | 52 | Pianafores | 4 |
| Dressmakers | 129 | Skirts | 10 |
| Underclothing | 19 | Trimmings | 2 |
| Fancy bows on shoes | 4 | Costumers | 2 |
| Furriers | 27 | Beading | 3 |
| Infants' Millinery | 10 | Waterproofs | 2 |
| Tie Making | 79 | Gloves | 1 |
| Stay Makers | 4 | Belts | 1 |
| Waistcoat Makers | 11 | ||
| Children's Costumes | 11 | ||
| Dressing and Tea Gowns | 6 | 623 | |
| Hat Manufacturer | 3 | ||
| (B) Other Occupations. | |||
| Occupations. | No. of Workshops. | Occupations. | No. of Workshops. |
| Cabinet Making | 51 | Pianofortes | 11 |
| Trunk and Bag Makers | 2 | Upholsterers' Trimming | 3 |
| Box Makers | 9 | Doll Manufactures and Dressers | 6 |
| Upholsters | 3 | ||
| Toy Makers | 2 | Fancy Leather | 4 |
| Rubber Manufacturer | 1 | Laundries | 118 |
| Confectioners | 16 | Miscellaneous | 57 |
| Skin Dressers | 1 | ||
| Bookbinders | 2 | 290 | |
| Brushes | 4 | ||