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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 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]
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110
Analysis of Occupations Carried on in the Registered Workshops
of Hackney.
(a) Wearing Apparel.
| Occupations. | No. of workshops. | Occupations. | No. of Workshops. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Flower Makers | 9 | Mantles | 32 |
| Baby Linen | 1 | Millinery | 31 |
| Blouses | 16 | Needlework | 4 |
| Boot& Shoe Manufacturers | 80 | Shirts | 2 |
| Boot Machinists | 6 | Tailoring | 110 |
| Children's Costumes | 6 | Ties | 17 |
| Clothing | 2 | Trimmings | 9 |
| Corsets | 4 | Underclothing | 8 |
| Dressmakers | 58 | Vests | 5 |
| Dressing & Tea Gowns | 3 | Waterproofs | 2 |
| Fancy Bows on Shoes | 4 | Miscellaneous | 7 |
| Furriers | 65 | ||
| Hats | 2 | 485 | |
| Infants' Millinery | 2 |
(b) Other Occupations.
Bakers 57
Baskets 3
Box Makers 12
Brush Makers 4
Cabinet Makers 60
Confectionery 9
Cycle Makers 3
Leather Goods 25
Laundries 16
Pianoforte Makers 14
Picture Frames 2
Fur Skin Dressers 16
Rag Sorting 3
Rubber Goods 2
Toy Makers 9
Upholsterers 6
Upholsterers' Trimmings 2
Miscellaneous 108
351
During 1925, Miss Teebay, the Workshops Inspector, made
2,053 inspections and re-inspections of factories and workshops
where females are employed. In connection with these inspections,
249 intimation and 22 statutory notices were served.