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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 1909
Report on the sanitary condition of the Hackney District for the year 1909
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ANALYSIS OF OCCUPATIONS CARRIED ON IN THE
REGISTERED WORKSHOPS OF HACKNEY.
(A) W earing A pparel.
| Occupations. | No. of Workshops. | Occupations. | No. of Workshops. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boot and Shoe Manufacturers | 93 | Baby Linen | 3 |
| Blouse Makers | 41 | ||
| Mantle Makers | 50 | Millinery | 56 |
| Tailoring | 45 | Collars | 3 |
| Artificial Flower Makers | 5 | Pinafores | 3 |
| Boot Machinists | 83 | Skirts | 19 |
| Dressmakers | 115 | Trimmings | 5 |
| Underclothing | 17 | Costumiers | 2 |
| Fancy Bows on Shoes | 6 | Beading | 3 |
| Furriers | 50 | Waterproofs | 3 |
| Infants' Millinery | 4 | Gloves | 1 |
| Tie Making | 45 | Belts | 10 |
| Stay Makers | 5 | Overalls | 1 |
| Vest Makers | 16 | Clerical Robes | 1 |
| Children's Costumes | 14 | Fall Net Chenilling | 1 |
| Dressing and Tea Gowns | 10 | Clothing | 4 |
| Hat Manufacturers | 3 | 721 | |
| Shirt Makers | 4 |
(B) O ther O ccupations.
| Cabinet Making | 55 | Upholsterers' Trimming | 3 |
| Trunk and Bag Makers | 3 | Doll Manufacturers and Dressers | 2 |
| Box Makers | 14 | ||
| Upholsterers | 4 | Umbrellas | 2 |
| Toy Makers | 7 | Fancy Leather | 10 |
| Rubber Goods | 2 | Laundries | 103 |
| Bakers and Confectioners | 24 | Miscellaneous | 71 |
| Baskets | 4 | 330 | |
| Brushes | 11 | ||
| Pianofortes | 15 |
During the year Miss Teebay, the Workshop Inspectot,
made 2,149 inspections and re-inspections of factories and workshops
where females are employed. In connection with these
inspections, 165 Intimation and Statutory notices were served for
the abatement of the nuisances found.
The following table gives further details relating to the inspection
of workshops in the Borough:—