A History of the Ministry of Information, 1939-46

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ESTIMATED CLOTHING REQUIREMENTS -
7. WOMEN DISTRIBUTIVE WORKERS

(Q.8) “What is a year’s Clothing Requirement for your job?”

TYPE GARMENT No. of workers requiring Total No. of garments Average No. of garments (T - 257) Coupons per garment Total coupons
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING 1. Boiler Suits 1 6 .02 4 .08
2. Bib & Brace Coat Overalls 203 710 2.76 3 8.28
3. Sleeveless overalls & aprons 33 138 .54 2 1.08
4. Sheepskin aprons - - - 2 -
5. Other - - - 2 -
Total 9.44
OUTER CLOTHING 1. Costumes 7 15 .06 16 .96
2. Overcoats 55 79 .31 16.5 5.12
3. Mackintoshes 19 23 .09 16.5 1.49
4. Skirts, slacks 96 214 .83 5 4.15
5. Shirts, blouses, jumpers 2 22 .09 6 .54
6. Jackets, Blazers 8 13 .05 10 .50
7. Pullovers, Sweaters Card. 13 23 .09 6.5 .59
8. Other 161 466 1.81 8 14.48
Total 27.83
UNDERWEAR 1. Corsets, suspender belts 99 215 .84 3 2.52
2. Brassieres, etc. 51 113 .44 1 .44
3. Vests, knickers, camisoles 81 552 2.15 3 6.45
4. Petticoats combinations 67 215 .84 5 4.20
5. Sets of underwear 129 362 1.41 6 8.46
6. Other - - - - -
Total 22.07
FOOT WEAR 1. Socks & Stockings 198 3222 12.54 2 25.08
2. Shoes 236 796 3.10 5 15.50
3. Clogs 3 7 .03 - -
4. Wellingtons 7 8 .03 - -
5. Slippers 2 5 .02 - -
6. Other - - - - -
Total 40.58
Total coupon requirements 99.92

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