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 1962
[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 Out-workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Flowers | 39 | Fancy Goods, Small Wares etc, | 1 |
| Belts, Bags and Leather Goods | 16 | Feathers | 7 |
| Blouses Dresses, Robes etc, | 51 | Fur | 6 |
| Boots and Shoes | 40 | Hats | - |
| Brassieres and Corsets | - | Hosiery and Knitted Goods | 4 |
| Brushes and Bristles | 10 | Household Linen Goods | 16 |
| Button Carding and Covering | 17 | Lampshades | 7 |
| Cardboard Boxes and Paper | Mantles and Costumes | 22 | |
| Bags etc. | 96 | Millinery | - |
| Children's Clothing | 16 | Overalls | - |
| Christmas Crackers Stockings, Carnival Goods etc. | 19 | Pyjamas and Shirts | 16 |
| Clothing | 627 | Shoe Trimmings | - |
| Coathanger Covering | 9 | Tailoring | 13 |
| Collars | 7 | Ties and Neckwear | 4 |
| Dolls and Toys | 45 | Trimmings | 21 |
| Dressing Gowns | 5 | Umbrellas | 2 |
| Fancy Stationery | Miscellaneous | 8 | |
| Total | 1,124 |