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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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Outworkers.—The number of outworkers on the register at
the end of 1925 was 2,467, against 2,481 at the end of 1924.
There were thus 14 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 Out workers. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Florist | 57 | Fur Trade | 64 |
| Baby Linen | 21 | Gaiters | 6 |
| Belts and Bags | 14 | Hats | 5 |
| Blouses | 125 | Hosiery | 3 |
| Boots and Shoes | 516 | Lace Goods | 13 |
| Boxes and Paper Bags | 210 | Leather Goods | 7 |
| Braces | 4 | Mantles and Costumes | 249 |
| Brushes | 164 | Millinery | 101 |
| Children's Costumes | 31 | Pyjamas and Shirts | 57 |
| Children's Millinery | 40 | Shoe Bows | 32 |
| Christmas Crackers, etc. | 40 | Tailoring | 141 |
| Clothiers and Outfitters | 91 | Tennis Ball Covering | 5 |
| Collars and Bibs | 12 | Ties and Neckwear | 134 |
| Confectionery Packing | 7 | Trimmings | 62 |
| Dolls and Toys | 25 | Umbrellas | 19 |
| Dressing Gowns | 22 | Underclothing | 49 |
| Dress Making | 29 | Upholsterers' Trimmings | 20 |
| Embroidery | 12 | Miscellaneous | 31 |
| Fancy Goods | 22 | 2,467 | |
| Fancy Paper Goods | 20 | ||
| Feather Trade | 7 |
2,447 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
outworkers sent in by employers in this Borough, addresses of
1,466 were found to be in other districts, and these names and
addresses were forwarded to the local authorities of the respective
districts.
During the year 1925, Miss Portlock, the Inspector appointed
for the. inspection of Outworkers' premises, made 1,145
inspections and 920 re-inspections. She also made 304 visits