Note 16 — Chapter II · THE WOMEN WORKERS AND THEIR APPEAL; EXCESSIVE HOURS, INSANITATION, AND OTHER UNCIVILISED CONDITIONS
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I.e., in textile factories from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. or 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with two hours, which must be specified, taken off for meals; and on Saturdays 6 a.m. to 1.30 p.m., with an hour for a meal. In non-textile factories a period, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., was also permissible.