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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 1928
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]
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135
Outworkers.—The number of outworkers on the register at the
end of 1928 was 2,412, against 2,301 at the end of 1927.
There were thus 111 outworkers added to 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 | 48 | Fur Trade | 61 |
| Baby Linen | 20 | Gaiters | 7 |
| Belts and Bags | 23 | Gloves | 1 |
| Blouses | 78 | Hosiery & Knitted Goods | 17 |
| Boots and Shoes | 528 | Lace Goods | 12 |
| Boxes and Paper Bags | 195 | Leather Goods | 10 |
| Braces | 1 | Mantles and Costumes | 304 |
| Brushes | 140 | Millinery | 72 |
| Children's Costumes | 23 | Overalls, etc. | 8 |
| Children's Millinery | 27 | Pyjamas and Shirts | 41 |
| Christmas Crackers, etc. | 36 | Shoe Bows | 14 |
| Clock Case Makers | 1 | Tailoring | 130 |
| Clothiers and Outfitters, | 94 | Tennis Ball Covering | 2 |
| Collars and Bibs | 9 | Ties and Neckwear | 132 |
| Cushions | 3 | Trimmings | 36 |
| Confectionery Packing | 8 | Umbrellas | 26 |
| Dolls and Toys | 10 | Underclothing | 38 |
| Dressing Gowns | 20 | Upholsterers' Trimmings | 23 |
| Dress Making and Robes | 80 | Waterproofs | 6 |
| Embroidery | 16 | Miscellaneous | 72 |
| Fancy Goods | 10 | ||
| Fancy Paper Goods | 28 | 2,412 | |
| Feather Trade | 2 |
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