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 1961
[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 | 39 | Fancy Goods, Small Wares etc. | 1 |
| Belts, Bags and Leather Goods | 17 | Feathers | 3 |
| Blouses. Dresses, Robes etc. | 47 | Fur | 8 |
| Boots and Shoes | 63 | Hats | 8 |
| Brassieres and Corsets | - | Hosiery and Knitted Goods | 6 |
| Brushes and Bristles | 11 | Household Linen Goods | 18 |
| Button Carding and Covering | 16 | Lampshades | 7 |
| Cardboard Boxes and Paper Bags etc. | 91 | Mantles and Costumes | 23 |
| Children's Clothing | 12 | Millinery | 1 |
| Overalls | - | ||
| Christmas Crackers, Stockings, Carnival Goods etc | 35 | Pyjamas and Shirts | 21 |
| Clothing | 603 | Shoe Trimmings . | - |
| Coathanger Covering | r | Tailoring | 36 |
| Collars | 9 | Ties and Neckwear | 3 |
| Dolls and Toys | 17 | Trimmings | 48 |
| Dressing Gowns | 5 | Umbrellas | 4 |
| Fancy Stationery | - | Miscellaneous | 17 |
| Total | 1, 169 |