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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
Islington 1907
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington, Metropolitan Borough of]
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| Nature of business. | Number of Workshops. | Number of Workrooms. |
|---|---|---|
| Leather work | 14 | 39 |
| Flower making | 14 | 40 |
| Waistcoat making | 14 | 16 |
| Rag or cutting sorting | 9 | 19 |
| Box making | 8 | 22 |
| Feather dressing | 7 | 10 |
| Fancy goods making | 6 | 10 |
| Shirt making | 6 | 8 |
| Photographic work | 6 | 38 |
| Corset making | 6 | 6 |
| Dressing-gown making | 5 | 5 |
| Underskirt making | 4 | 5 |
| Embroidery | 4 | 5 |
| Cabinet making | 4 | 4 |
| Confectionery | 4 | 12 |
| Belt making | 4 | 4 |
| Bonnet or hat shape making | 4 | 5 |
| Apron and pinafore making | 3 | 3 |
| Frame making | 3 | 3 |
| Waterproofing | 3 | 6 |
| Umbrella making | 3 | 3 |
| Lace work | 3 | 3 |
| Valentine and Xmas card making | 3 | 3 |
| Wig making | 3 | 6 |
| Bassinette hood making | 3 | 5 |
| Jet and bead work | 3 | 3 |
| Firewood cutting | 3 | 5 |
| Boot and shoe making | 3 | 6 |
| Frilling making | 3 | 5 |
| Pelisse making | 3 | 3 |
| Drug packing | 2 | 2 |
| Chiffon tucking | 2 | 2 |
| Pickling | 2 | 2 |
| Brush making | 2 | 3 |
| Brace making | 2 | 5 |
| Ink making | 2 | 2 |
| Upholstery | 2 | 3 |
| Surgical appliances | 2 | 5 |
| Balloon making | 2 | 2 |
| Trunk making | 2 | 2 |
| Baby linen making | 2 | 3 |
| Picture postcard making | 2 | 2 |
| Leather washer making | 1 | 1 |
| Japanning | 1 | 1 |
| Camera bellows making | 1 | 1 |
| Perfumery making | 1 | 1 |
| Bottle washing | 1 | 2 |
| Needlecase making | 1 | 1 |
| Neckwear making | 1 | 1 |