'Clothing trades' in H L Smith (ed), New Survey of London Life and Labour. Volume 2, London industries I
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- Author(s) Llewellyn Smith, Hubert (ed)
- Publication type Chapter
- Year published 1931
- Pages pp251-349
- Publisher P S King & Son
- Place Published London
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- Name British Library
- City London
- County Greater London
- Country England
- Postcode NW1 2DB
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Notes:
Primarily concerned with workers and working conditions but offers insights into the industry. Sections include: transformation of the industry since Booth's Survey and causes of it; growth of factory movement; homework and outwork; descriptions of sub sectors including tailoring, dressmaking, millinery, shirt making, etc