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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
Finsbury 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Finsbury Borough]
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The following analysis shows the trades followed by the
Finsbury outworkers:—
(List sent in twice yearly.)
| Trade. | Con tractors. | Homeworkers. | Totals. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tailoring | 149 | 27 | 176 |
| Mantles, Gowns, Blouses | 321 | 22 | 343 |
| Coats, Costumes, Skirts | 79 | 3 | 82 |
| Pleating, Hem-stitching, Buttonhole-making | 20 | — | 20 |
| Uniforms | 11 | 5 | 16 |
| Furriers | 104 | 16 | 120 |
| Underwear | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| Shirts and Pyjamas | 10 | 4 | 14 |
| Neckwear | 4 | 7 | 11 |
| Woollen Goods | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| Children's Wear | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Baby Linen | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| Millinery | — | 16 | 16 |
| Linen and Cotton Goods | 16 | 17 | 33 |
| Needlework and Embroidery | 6 | 13 | 19 |
| Cushions | 1 | — | 1 |
| Coat Hangers | — | 47 | 47 |
| Umbrellas | — | 14 | 14 |
| Handbags | — | 17 | 17 |
| Fancy Goods | 4 | 15 | 19 |
| Powder Puffs | — | 1 | 1 |
| Hairnets | — | 6 | 6 |
| Artificial Flowers | — | 94 | 94 |
| Button and Hairpin Carding | — | 17 | 17 |
| Box-making, etc. | 4 | 99 | 103 |
| Paper Bags | — | 2 | 2 |
| Christmas Crackers and Stockings | 1 | 59 | 60 |
| Toy-making | — | 9 | 9 |
| Lampshades | — | 1 | 1 |
| Brushes | 1 | 15 | 16 |
| Fancy Stationery | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| Jewel and Plate Cases | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Feather Sorting, Curling and Mounting | — | 7 | 7 |
| Clock-makers and Opticians | 7 | — | 7 |
| Electro-platers and Silversmiths | 6 | - | 6 |
| Totals | 773 | 564 | 1,337 |
Offensive Trades.
At present there are the following licensed offensive trades
in Finsbury:—
Tripe Dressers.—Messrs. Henson, 187, Whitecross Street;
Messrs. F. & W. Warman, Ltd., 5, Eagle Court.
Messrs. H. P. Millicent & Co., 8, Mallow Street, fur-skin
dressers, have recently discontinued operations at that address.