Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[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 |