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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 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]
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During the year notices of the occupation of workshops and
complaints of unsatisfactory conditions in such premises were
received from H.M. Inspector of Factories, as follows:—
Complaints—Factories 52
Complaints—Workshops 3
Notices of Occupation—Workshops 27
OUTWORKERS.
The number of outworkers on the register at the end of 1937
was 1,662, as compared with 1,565 at the end of the previous year.
The following analysis shows the trades followed by the outworkers:—
| Trade. | No. of Outworkers. | Trade. | No. of Outworker. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Flowers | 41 | Furs | 43 |
| Baby Linen | 10 | Gaiters | 3 |
| Belts and Bags | 39 | Gloves | 1 |
| Blouses | 34 | Hair Nets | 1 |
| Boots and Shoes | 227 | Hosiery and Knitted Goods | 19 |
| Boxes and Paper Bags | 131 | Lace Goods | 4 |
| Brushes | 52 | Lamp Shades | 1 |
| Children's Costumes | 15 | Leather Goods | 7 |
| Children's Millinery | 14 | Mantles and Costumes | 269 |
| Cleaning | 3 | Millinery | 38 |
| Clothiers and Outfitters | 86 | Overalls, etc. | 7 |
| Collars and Bibs | 6 | Pyjamas and Shirts | 12 |
| Confectionery Packing | 6 | Shoe Bows | 4 |
| Corsets | 1 | Tailoring | 1ll |
| Cushions | 2 | Ties and Neckwear | 56 |
| Dolls and Toys | 4 | Trimmings | 9 |
| Dressing Gowns | 25 | Umbrellas | 22 |
| Dressmaking and Robes | 200 | Underclothing | 10 |
| Embroidery | 18 | Upholsterers' Trimmings | 10 |
| Fancy Goods | 18 | Waterproofs | 1 |
| Fancy Paper Goods | 65 | Miscellaneous | 29 |
| Fancy Stationery | 8 | 1,662 |