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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 1929
[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 1929 was 2,304, against 2,412 at the end of 1928.
The following analysis shows the trades followed by these outworkers:—
| Trade. | No. of Outworkers | Trade. | No. of Outworkers. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Florist | 37 | Fur Trade | 76 |
| Baby Linen | 23 | Gaiters | 6 |
| Belts and Bags | 21 | Gloves | 1 |
| Blouses | 78 | Hats | 4 |
| Boots and Shoes | 485 | Hosiery & Knitted Goods | 5 |
| Boxes and Paper Bags | 188 | Lace Goods | 14 |
| Braces | 2 | Leather Goods | 10 |
| Brushes | 120 | Mantles and Costumes | 295 |
| Children's Costumes | 18 | Millinery | 85 |
| Children's Millinery | 27 | Overalls, etc. | 11 |
| Christmas Crackers, etc | 23 | Pyjamas and Shirts | 46 |
| Clock Case Makers | 1 | Shoe Bows | 8 |
| Clothiers and Outfitters | 110 | Tailoring | 130 |
| Collars and Bibs | ... 12 | Ties and Neckwear | ... 121 |
| Confectionery Packing- | 10 | Trimmings | 34 |
| Cushions | 3 | Umbrellas | 23 |
| Dolls and Toys | 2 | Underclothing- | 28 |
| Dressing Gowns | 20 | Upholsterers' Trimmings | 23 |
| Dress Making and Robes | 69 | Waterproofs | 1 |
| Embroidery | 18 | Miscellaneous | 82 |
| Fancy Goods | 10 | ||
| Fancy Paper Goods | 23 | 2,304 | |
| Feather Trade | 1 |
Names and addresses of outworkers residing in Hackney and
receiving work from other districts were forwarded by the local