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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 1924
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]
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Outworkers.—The number of outworkers on the register at
the end of 1924 was 2,481, against 2,492 at the end of 1923.
There were thus 11 outworkers removed from the register
during the past year.
The following analysis shows the trades followed by these outworkers :—
| Trade. | NO of Outworkers. | Trade. | NO of Outworkers. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Florist | 67 | Fur Trade | 76 |
| Baby Linen | 22 | Gaiters | 9 |
| Belts and Bags | 17 | Hats | 4 |
| Blouses | 145 | Hosiery | 4 |
| Boots and Shoes | 529 | Lace Goods | 19 |
| Boxes and Paper Bags | 191 | Leather Goods | 6 |
| Braces | 3 | Mantles and Costumes | 225 |
| Brushes | 188 | Millinery | 89 |
| Children's Costumes | 19 | Pyjamas and Shirts | 62 |
| Children's Millinery | 48 | Shoe Bows | 46 |
| Christmas Crackers, etc. | 35 | Skirts | 6 |
| Clothiers & Outfitters | 82 | Tailoring | 137 |
| Collars and Bibs | 14 | Tennis Ball Covering | 5 |
| Confectionery Packing | 7 | Ties and Neckwear | 130 |
| Corsets | 1 | Trimmings | 65 |
| Dolls and Toys | 16 | Umbrellas | 14 |
| Dressing Gowns | 18 | Underclothing | 52 |
| Dress Making | 26 | Upholsterers' Trimmings | 21 |
| Embroidery | 8 | Miscellaneous | 39 |
| Fancy Goods | 19 | ||
| Feather Trade | 17 | 2,481 |
2,470 names and addresses of outworkers residing in Hackney
and receiving work from other districts were forwarded by
the local authorities concerned. On examination of the lists of