London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1957
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hackney]
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5. Types of home work carried out by Hackney residents:-
| Trade | No of Outworkers | Trade | No. of Outworkers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Flowers | 91 | Fancy Stationery | 5 |
| Belts, Bags and Leather Goods | 41 | Fancy Goods, Small Wares, etc. | 16 |
| Blouses, Dresses, Robes, etc. | 125 | Feathers | 5 |
| Boots and Shoes | 125 | Fur | 21 |
| Hats | 7 | ||
| Brassieres and Corsets | 4 | Hosiery and Knitted Goods | 21 |
| Brushes and Bristles | 25 | Household Linen Goods | 15 |
| Button Carding and Covering | 77 | Mantles and Costumes | 95 |
| Cardboard Boxes and Paper Bags, etc. | 272 | Millinery | 26 |
| Children's Clothing | 39 | Overalls | - |
| Christmas Crackers, Stockings, Carnival Goods, etc. | 22 | Pyjamas and Shirts | 4 |
| Shoe Trimmings | 47 | ||
| Chocolates and Sweetmeats (wrapping) | - | Tailoring | 71 |
| Ties and Neckwear | 6 | ||
| Clothing | 805 | Trimmings | 89 |
| Coathanger Covering | 2 | Umbrellas | 20 |
| Collars .. | - | Miscellaneous | 48 |
| Dol1s and Toys | 74 | ||
| Dressing Gowns | 16 | TOTAL | 2,214 |