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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 1938
[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 :— Finsbury Outworkers Notified During 1938. (Lists sent in twice yearly.)
| Trade. | Contractors. | Homeworkers. | Totals. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tailoring | 162 | 53 | 215 |
| Mantles, Gowns and Blouses | 339 | 42 | 381 |
| Coats, Costumes and Skirts | 52 | 25 | 77 |
| Uniforms | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| Furriers | 103 | 30 | 133 |
| Underwear | 11 | 17 | 28 |
| Shirts and Pyjamas | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Neckwear | 5 | 9 | 14 |
| Woollen Goods | 4 | — | 4 |
| Children's Wear | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| Baby Linen | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Millinery | — | 17 | 17 |
| Linen and Cotton Goods | 9 | 16 | 25 |
| Needlework and Embroidery | 4 | 18 | 22 |
| Coathangers | — | 27 | 27 |
| Umbrellas | — | 14 | 14 |
| Handbags | — | 11 | 11 |
| Fancy Goods | 4 | 14 | 18 |
| Hairnets | — | 3 | 3 |
| Artificial Flowers | 1 | 73 | 74 |
| Button and Hairpin Carding | — | 11 | 11 |
| Box-making | 2 | 80 | 82 |
| Paper Bags | — | 1 | 1 |
| Christmas Crackers | — | 41 | 41 |
| Toy-making | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Lampshades | — | 1 | 1 |
| Brushes | 2 | 16 | 18 |
| Gloves | — | 1 | 1 |
| Apron and Caps | — | 1 | 1 |
| Envelopes | 2 | — | 2 |
| Fancy Stationery | — | 15 | 15 |
| Electro-platers and Silversmiths | 2 | — | 2 |
| Jewel and Plate Cases | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| Clockmakers and Opticians | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| Feather Sorting | — | 11 | 11 |
| Belts | — | 15 | 15 |
| Silk Mercers | 3 | — | 3 |
| Boots | — | 1 | 1 |
| 733 | 586 | 1,319 |