London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Islington 1905
Fiftieth annual report on the health and sanitary condition of the Metropolitan Borough of Islington
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1905
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| Skirt making | 24 | 38 |
| Artificial flower making | 20 | 46 |
| Underclothing making | 16 | 26 |
| Waistcoat making | 15 | 19 |
| Leather goods making | 13 | 35 |
| Box making | 10 | 26 |
| Paper and rag sorting | 7 | 16 |
| Corset making | 7 | 7 |
| Feather dressing | 6 | 12 |
| Fancy goods making | 6 | 10 |
| Shirt making | 5 | 7 |
| Dressing-gown making | 5 | 6 |
| Boot and shoe making | 5 | 9 |
| Apron making | 4 | 6 |
| Embroidery | 4 | 4 |
| Frilling making | 3 | 6 |
| Firewood cutting | 3 | 5 |
| Perambulator hood making | 3 | 6 |
| Drug packing | 3 | 3 |
| Pelise making | 3 | 3 |
| Belt making | 3 | 3 |
| Ink and Stationery making | 3 | 5 |
| Wig making and hair work | 3 | 3 |
| Pickling | 2 | 2 |
| Braces making | 2 | 5 |
| Artists' brushes | 2 | 4 |
| Surgical appliances | 2 | 2 |
| Doll dressing, etc. | 2 | 7 |
| Blind making | 2 | 2 |
| Jet work | 2 | 3 |
| Toy soldier making | 2 | 6 |
| Cabinet making | 2 | 2 |
| Gold blocking | 2 | 2 |
| Waterproofing | 2 | 3 |
| Trouser making | 2 | 3 |
| Chiffon tucking | 2 | 2 |
| Photograph frame making | 2 | 2 |
| Pinafore making | 2 | 2 |
| Cambric bow making | 2 | 5 |
| Confectionery making | 2 | 6 |
| Collar making | 1 | 1 |
| Glass painting | 1 | 1 |
| Tennis shoe making | 1 | 2 |
| Curry powder making | 1 | 1 |
| Trimming making | 1 | 2 |
| Fan palm making | 1 | 1 |
| Japanning | 1 | 1 |