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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 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stepney]
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Table 11 - Continued.
Part VIII of the Act - OUTWORK
Section 133.
| Nature of Work | No. Outworkers in August list | No. Cases of default in sending lists to the Council | No. Prosecutions for failure to supply-lists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wearing Apparel | |||
| Making, etc. | 445 | - | - |
| Cleaning and washing | - | - | - |
| Household linen | - | - | - |
| Lace, lace curtains and nets | - | - | - |
| Curtains and furniture hangings | - | - | - |
| Furniture and upholstery | - | - | - |
| Electro-plate | - | - | - |
| File making | - | - | - |
| Brass and brass articles | - | - | - |
| Fur pulling | - | - | - |
| Iron and steel cables and chains | - | - | - |
| Iron and steel anchors and grapnels | - | - | - |
| Cart gear | - | - | - |
| Locks, latches and keys | - | - | - |
| Umbrellas, etc. | 2 | - | - |
| Artificial flowers | - | - | - |
| Nets (other than wire nets) | - | - | - |
| Tents | - | - | - |
| Sacks | - | - | - |
| Racquet and tennis balls | - | - | - |
| Paper bags | 1 | - | - |
| Making of boxes or other receptacles or parts thereof made wholly or partially of paper | 12 | - | - |
| Brush making | - | - | - |
| Pea picking | - | - | - |
| Feather sorting | - | - | - |
| Carding, etc. of buttons, etc. | - | - | - |
| Stuffed toys | 1 | - | - |
| Basket making | - | - | - |
| Chocolate and sweetmeats | - | - | - |
| Cosaques, Christmas stockings | 1 | - | - |
| Textile weaving | - | - | - |
| Lampshades | - | - | - |
| Total | 462 | - | - |
Section 134. There were no instances of work found in unwholesome premises.
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