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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
Lambeth 1904
Report on the vital and sanitary statistics of the Borough of Lambeth during the year 1904
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Out-workers.
The good work commenced by the Female Inspector in 1903,
connected with the visiting and inspecting of out-workers'
premises and homes (situated within the Borough of Lambeth),
has been continued during 1904; and a Register has now been
compiled.
This is a special duty devolving upon the Borough Council
under Sections 107-110 of the Factory and Workshop Act, 1901,
under which an Order (known as the Home-work Order, 1901),
has been made by the Home Secretary (vide Annual Report, 1903,
pp. 118-122).
During 1903, 107* out-workers' premises have been inspected, and during 1904, 134,* making a total of 241, connected with the following trades and businesses :
| 1903. | 1904. | 1903-4. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mantles | 6 | 12 | 18 |
| Blouses and Skirts | 10 | 14 | 24 |
| Ties and Belts | 24 | 19 | 43 |
| Baby Clothing | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| Children's Underclothing and Costumes | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| Women's Underclothing | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| Tailors | 10 | 15 | 25 |
| Upholsterers | 1 | — | 1 |
| Embroidery | 9 | 3 | 12 |
| Dressing Gowns | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| Shirts | 13 | 7 | 20 |
| Aprons | 1 | — | 1 |
| Waistcoats | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Jerseys | 2 | — | 2 |
| Hosiery | 1 | — | 1 |
* The total numbers of premises visited during 1903 and 1904 were 289
and 277 respectively, but in 325 cases no out-workers were found to be
employed at the time of the inspector's visit.