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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 1906
Fifty-first annual report on the health and sanitary condition of the Metropolitan Borough of Islington
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In conformity with this provision 165 workshops in which 614 females and
18 male young persons were employed, were notified. The particulars of their
trades, etc., are as follows:—
Workshops notified to Home Office in 1906.
| Trade. | Number, of Workshops. | Protected Persons Employed. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females. | Male Young Persons. | Total. | ||
| Dressmaking | 37 | 166 | 166 | |
| Blouse Making | 19 | 117 | - | 117 |
| Millinery | 16 | 36 | - | 36 |
| Tailoring | 12 | 28 | 2 | 30 |
| Fur Sewing | 11 | 56 | 1 | 57 |
| Children's Costume Making | 6 | 11 | — | 11 |
| Tie Making | 6 | 12 | — | 12 |
| Laundries | 5 | 21 | — | 21 |
| Mantle Making | 5 | 32 | — | 32 |
| Skirt Making | 4 | 6 | — | 6 |
| Ladies Tailoring | 4 | 4 | — | 4 |
| Postcard Painting | 2 | 18 | — | 18 |
| Underclothing Making | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
| Waistcoat Making | 2 | 3 | — | 3 |
| Waterproof Making | 1 | 2 | — | 9 |
| Artificial Flower Making | 1 | 7 | — | 7 |
| Surgical Instrument Making | 1 | 2 | — | 2 |
| Pelisse Making | 1 | 5 | — | 5 |
| Neckwear Making | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| Glove Cleaning | 1 | — | 2 | |
| Pyjamas Making | 1 | 7 | — | 7 |
| Perfumery Making | 1 | 3 | — | 3 |
| Shirtmaking | 1 | 4 | — | 4 |
| Button Making | 1 | 8 | — | 8 |
| Paper Folding | 1 | 4 | — | 4 |
| Trouser Making | 1 | 1 | — | 1 |
| Lace Work | 1 | 1 | — | 1 |
| Belt Making | 1 | 6 | — | 6 |
| Trimming Making .. | 1 | 2 | — | 2 |
| Dressing Gown Making | 1 | 1 | — | 1 |
| Jet Work | 1 | 11 | — | 11 |
| Fancy Brooch Making | 1 | — | 1 | 1 |
| Tent Making | 1 | 1 | — | 1 |
| Cabinet Making | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Bicycle Making | 1 | — | 1 | 1 |
| Hat-shape Making | 1 | — | 2 | 2 |
| Confectionery | 1 | 2 | — | 2 |
| Pianoforte Making | 1 | — | 1 | 1 |
| Fancy Goods Making | 1 | 11 | — | 11 |
| Perambulator Making | 1 | — | 1 | 1 |
| Printing | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Trunk Making | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Dairy Can Making | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Box Making | 1 | 1 | — | 1 |
| Lead Glazing | 1 | — | 1 | 1 |
| Cut Glass Letter Work | 1 | 1 | - | 1 |
| Photographic Enlargements | 1 | 10 | — | 10 |
| Motor Works | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| Total | 165 | 614 | 18 | 632 |