London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Stepney 1902
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stepney]
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LIST OF OUTWORKERS.
| TRADES. | Number of firms employing Outworkers. | Number of Outworkers employed. |
|---|---|---|
| Boot, shoe and slipper manufacturers | 11 | 87 |
| Bodices and steels for ditto | 1 | 1 |
| Childrens' dresses manufacturers | 1 | 1 |
| Costume makers | 2 | 6 |
| Clothiers . | 28 | 873 |
| Drapers | 4 | 6 |
| Fancy collar, blouse and tunic makers | 6 | 12 |
| Furriers | 3 | 3 |
| Hat and cap manufacturers | 2 | 88 |
| House Furnishers | 1 | 1 |
| Ladies' tailors and outfitters | 8 | 17 |
| Manufacturers | 4 | 38 |
| Mantle making | 10 | 61 |
| Millinery | 1 | 2 |
| Outfitters | 8 | 40 |
| Stores | 1 | 6 |
| Shirt, collar, and cuff makers | 4 | 71 |
| Skirt makers | 2 | 7 |
| Silk manufacturers | 1 | 1 |
| Trouser makers | 2 | 43 |
| Tie and scarf manufacturers | 3 | 5 |
| Tailors | 582 | 2366 |
| Umbrella and stick manufacturers | 1 | 5 |
| Warehousemen | 1 | 1 |
| Woollen merchants | 1 | 11 |
| Water proffers, macintosh and India rubber makers | 2 | 2 |
| Totals | 690 | 3756 |