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 1959
[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 | 38 | Fancy Stationery | - |
| Belts, Bags and Leather Goods | 13 | Fancy Goods, Small Wares etc. | - |
| Blouses, Dresses, Robes etc. | 47 | Feathers | 7 |
| Fur | 6 | ||
| Boots and shoes | 73 | Hats | 2 |
| Brassieres and Corsets | 3 | Hosiery and Knitted Goods | 7 |
| Brushes and Bristles | 13 | Household Linen Goods | 9 |
| Button Carding and Covering | 39 | Mantles and Costumes | 18 |
| Cardboard Boxes and Paper Bags,, etc. | 123 | Millinery | 10 |
| Overalls | - | ||
| Children's Clothing | 16 | Pyjamas and Shirts | 2 |
| Christmas Crackers, Stockings, Carnival Goods, etc. | 23 | Shoe Trimmings | 5 |
| Tailoring | 22 | ||
| Clothing | 527 | Ties and Neckwear | 6 |
| Coathanger Covering | 1 | Trimmings | 35 |
| Collars | - | Umbrellas | 5 |
| Dolls and Toys | 29 | Miscellaneous | 18 |
| Dressing Gowns | 6 | TOTAL | 1,103 |