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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

Hackney 1906

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]

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Outworkers.—The number of registered outworkers employed
in the borough at the end of 1906 was 4,322, against 3,366 at the
end of 1906. There were thus 956 additional outworkers added to
the register during the past year.

Table: The following analysis shows the trades followed by these outworkers :—

The following analysis shows the trades followed by these outworkers :—

Trade.No. of Outworkers.Trade.No. of Outworkers.
Boots and Shoes1136Skirts and Mantles573
Ties284Blouses256
Millinery232Underclothing205
Fur Trade131Trimming26
Tailoring151Collars and Bibs14
Pinafores72Shirts156
Brushes104Baby linen21
Shoe Bows75Net chenilling14
Children's Costumes14Corsets5
Waistcoats22Overalls3
Artificial Florist13Vests22
Belts79Miscellaneous44
Clothiers and Outfitters91Trade not stated456
Boxes734,322
Upholsterers Trimmings13
Beading26
Tea Gowns11

Table: The local authorities from which we have received names and addresses of outworkers during the last year are the following :—

The local authorities from which we have received names and addresses of outworkers during the last year are the following :—

City of London661Hampstead4
Finsbury659Paddington6
Islington216Southwark19