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 1958
[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 | 45 | Fancy Stationery | - |
| Belts Bags and Leather Goods | 21 | Fancy Goods. Small Wares, etc. | 2 |
| Blouses, Dresses, Robes, etc. | 70 | Feathers | 6 |
| Fur | 9 | ||
| Boots and Shoes | 71 | Hats | 10 |
| Brassieres and Corsets | 1 | ||
| Brushes and Bristles | 13 | Hosiery and Knitted Goods | 11 |
| Household Linen Goods | 17 | ||
| Button Carding and Covering | 41 | Mantles and Costumes | 26 |
| Cardboard Boxes and Paper Bags, etc. | 136 | Millinery | 7 |
| Children's Clothing | 27 | Overalls | - |
| Pyjamas and Shirts | 2 | ||
| Christmas Crackers Stockings Carnival Goods, etc. | 37 | Shoe Trimmings | - |
| Tailoring | 22 | ||
| Chocolates and Sweetmeats (wrapping) | - | Ties and Neckwear | 5 |
| Clothing | 492 | Trimmings | 44 |
| Coathanger Covering | 3 | Umbrellas | 4 |
| Collars | - | Miscellaneous | 50 |
| Dolls and Toys | 18 | ||
| Dressing Gowns | 14 | TOTAL | 1,204 |