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Hackney 1912
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]
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ANALYSIS OF OCCUPATIONS CARRIED ON IN THE
REGISTERED WORKSHOPS OF HACKNEY.
(a) Wearing Apparel.
Occupations. No. of Workshops.
Artificial Flower Makers 6
Baby Linen 2
Beading 1
Belts 6
Blouses 41
Boot and Shoe Manufacturers
80
Boot Machinists 110
Children's Costumes 14
Clerical Robes 1
Clothing 5
Collars 1
Dressmakers Ill
Dressing and Tea Gowns 7
Fancy Bows on Shoes 4
Fall Net Chenilling 1
Furriers 53
Gloves 1
Occupations. No. of Workshops.
Hats 5
Infants' Millinery 7
Mantles 50
Millinery 47
Needlework 2
Pinafores 4
Shirts 5
Skirts 1
Stays 7
Tailoring 58
Ties 39
Trimmings 8
Underclothing 20
Vests 14
Waterproofs 4
715
(b) Other Occupations.
Bakers and Confectioners 28
Baskets 4
Box Makers 15
Brush Makers 9
Cabinet Makers 53
Doll Manufacturers and
Dressers 3
Fancy Leather Goods 13
Laundries 93
Pianoforte Makers 15
Rubber Goods 5
Toy Makers 2
Trunk and Bag Makers 5
Umbrellas 2
Upholsterers 10
Upholsterers' Trimmings. 4
Miscellaneous 95
356
During 1912, Miss Teebay, the Workshop Inspector, made 2,160
inspections and re-inspections of factories and workshops where
females are employed. In connection with these inspections, 401
intimation and statutory notices were served for the abatement
of the nuisances found. The following table gives further details
relating to the inspection oF workshops in the Borough :—