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 1963
[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 | 32 | Fancy Goods, Snail Wares etc. | 2 |
| Belts, Bags and Leather Goods | 16 | Feathers | 4 |
| Blouses, Dresses, Robes, etc. | 123 | Fur | 6 |
| Boots and Shoes | 51 | Hats | - |
| Brassieres and Corsets | 1 | Hosiery and Knitted Goods .. | 4 |
| Brushes and Bristles | 14 | Household Linen Goods | 15 |
| Button Carding and Covering | 19 | Lampshades | 2 |
| Cardboard Boxes and Paper Bags etc. | 82 | Mantles and Costumes | 23 |
| Children's Clothing | 22 | Millinery | 5 |
| Christmas Crackers, Stockings, Carnival Goods etc, | 26 | Overalls | - |
| Pyjamas and Shirts | 16 | ||
| Clothing | 332 | Skirts and Slacks | 14 |
| Coathanger Covering | 14 | Tailoring | 51 |
| Collars | - | Ties and Neckwear | 3 |
| Dolls and Toys | 27 | Trimmings | 23 |
| Dressing Gowns | 9 | Umbrellas | 4 |
| Fancy Stationery | 1 | Miscellaneous | 25 |
| Total | 966 |