In 1769, British designer Edward Bean enclosed wooden slats in a frame to adjust the amount of light let into a room. These became known as Venetian blinds, because of the early use over Italianate windows.
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Friday, April 20, 2007
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In 1769, British designer Edward Bean enclosed wooden slats in a frame to adjust the amount of light let into a room. These became known as Venetian blinds, because of the early use over Italianate windows.
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