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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 1927

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]

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100
Outworkers.— The number of outworkers on the register at the
end of 1927 was 2,301, against 2,270 at the end of 1926.
There were thus 31 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.
Artificial Florist46Gaiters11
Baby Linen24Hats9
Belts and Bags17Hosiery3
Blouses81Lace Goods14
Boots and Shoes546Leather Goods6
Boxes and Paper Bags177Mantles and Costumes265
Braces2Millinery59
Brushes148Overalls, etc.10
Children's Costumes23Pyjamas and Shirts39
Children's Millinery26Shoe Bows17
Christmas Crackers, etc.46Tailoring122
Clock Case Makers2Tennis Ball Covering2
Clothiers and Outfitters96Ties and Neckwear131
Collars and Bibs10Trimmings38
Confectionery Packing17Umbrellas24
Dolls and Toys9Underclothing45
Dressing Gowns21Upholsterers' Trimmings24
Dress Making and Robes45Waterproofs3
Embroidery9Miscellaneous55
Fancy Goods6
Fancy Paper Goods132,301
Fur Trade60