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Wandsworth 1953
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]
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REPORT OF THE MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH FOR 1953
PART VIII.
SECTION 110. OUTWORK.
| Nature of work | Number of outworkers in August list | Number of cases of default in sending lists to the Council | Number of prosecutions for failure to supply lists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wearing apparel—making, etc. | 588 | — | — |
| „ „ cleaning and washing | 2 | — | — |
| Fur pulling | — | — | — |
| Furniture and upholstery | 21 | — | — |
| Umbrellas, etc. | 1 | — | — |
| Artificial flowers | 4 | — | — |
| Household linen | 5 | — | — |
| Paper bags | 12 | — | — |
| Boxes or other receptacles made wholly or partially of paper | 23 | — | — |
| Brush making | — | — | — |
| Feather sorting | 1 | — | — |
| Carding, etc., of buttons, etc. | 1 | — | — |
| Stuffed toys | 4 | — | — |
| Cosaques, Christmas crackers, etc. | 15 | — | — |
| Lampshades | 34 | — | — |
| Lace, lace curtains and nets | 1 | — | — |
| Basket making | 1 | — | — |
| Total | 713 | — | — |