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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 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]
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OUTWORKERS—1949.
The following is a summary of the information secured from these lists during the past year:—
| Residing in the Borough. | Residing outside the Borough. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of outworkers employed by firms in the Borough | 745 | 780 | 1,525 |
| Number of outworkers employed by firms outside the Borough | 763 | — | 763 |
| Number of outworkers employed by firms in and outside the Borough | 17 | — | 17 |
| Total number of outworkers whose names were included in lists submitted during the year | 1,525 | 780 | 2,305 |
The following analysis shows the trades followed by the out workers residing within the Borough:—
| Baby Linen | 2 | Fancy Stationery | 13 |
| Belts, Bags and Leather Goods | 50 | Fancy Goods, Small Wares, etc. | 14 |
| Blouses, Dresses, Robes, etc. | 141 | Feathers | 5 |
| Fur | 4 | ||
| Boots and Shoes | 142 | Hats | 4 |
| Brassieres | 8 | Hosiery and Knitted Goods | 15 |
| Brushes and Bristles | 57 | Household Linen Goods | 3 |
| Buckles | 12 | Lamp Shades | 3 |
| Buttons and Button Carding | 38 | Mantles and Costumes | 100 |
| Cardboard Boxes and Paper Bags | 164 | Millinery | 37 |
| Overalls | 2 | ||
| Chemists' Sundries | 2 | Pyjamas and Shirts | 11 |
| Children's Clothing | 45 | Tailoring | 102 |
| Christmas Crackers, Stockings, etc. | 53 | Ties and Neckwear | 20 |
| Trimmings | 66 | ||
| Cleaning, etc., W.A. | 3 | Umbrellas | 8 |
| Clothing | 264 | Underclothing | 22 |
| Collars | 1 | Miscellaneous | 22 |
| Dolls and Toys | 30 | ||
| Dressing Gowns | 6 | Total | 1,525 |