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Hackney 1908

Report on the sanitary condition of the Hackney District for the year 1908

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ANALYSIS OF OCCUPATIONS CARRIED ON IN THE
REGISTERED WORKSHOPS OF HACKNEY.
(a) Wearing Apparel.
Occupations. No. of Workshops.
Boot and Shoe Manufacturers
9
Mantle Makers 44
Tailoring 34
Artificial Flower Makers 6
Boot Machinists 109
Dressmakers 101
Underclothing 18
Fancy Bows on Shoes 7
Furriers 40
Infants' Millinery 4
Tie Making 38
Stay Makers 4
Vest Makers 17
Children's Costumes 18
Dressing and Tea Gowns 9
Hat Manufacturers 2
Shirt Makers4
Occupations. No. of Workshops.
Baby Linen 3
Blouse Makers 32
Millinery 48
Collars 1
Pinafores 2
Skirts 14
Trimmings 4
Costumiers 10
Beading 3
Waterproofs 4
Gloves 1
Belts 8
Overalls 3
Clerical Robes 1
Fall Net Chenilling 1
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(b) Other Occupations.
Occupations. No. of Workshops.
Cabinet Making 42
Trunk and Bag Makers 6
Box Makers 15
Upholsterers 3
Toy Makers 7
Rubber Manufacturer 1
Bakers and Confectioners 22
Skin Dresser 1
Bookbinders 3
Brushes 10
Occupations. No. of Workshops
Pianofortes 14
Upholsterers' Trimming 5
Doll Manufacturers and
Dressers 3
Umbrellas 1
Fancy Leather 3
Laundries 93
Miscellaneous 82
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During the year Miss Teebay, the Workshop Inspector, made
2,530 inspections and re-inspections of factories and workshops
where females are employed. In connection with these visits she
served 286 Intimations and Statutory Notices for the abatement
of the nuisances found. The following table gives further details
relating to the inspection of workshops in the Borough:—
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