Window Blinds can be traced all the way back to the ancient civilizations, who used several pieces of wet cloth to cover the windows of their huts, shielding them from the rays of sun. This also became the first form of air conditioning for them.
The Egyptians eventually started making blinds by taking reeds and stringing them together. This was a much more resourceful way of making the blinds since reeds were more plentiful than cloth was.
Later down the line in 1769 Edward Bevan received a patent for Venetian wooden blinds. He figured out a way to manipulate the blinds slats by putting them in a frame.
Then in 1841 a man by the name of John Hampson made some adjustments to the invention. He figured out how to change the angle of the horizontal blinds making them more like the ones we are familiar with these days.
As you can see, blinds have been a household staple almost since the beginning of time. Even the late Thomas Jefferson favored his blinds, he had them on every single one of his windows. He admired them so much, he had it written in his will to gift them to his loved ones after he passed.
So, there you have it, the history of blinds! When the time comes to add new window treatments to your spaces, consider the vast variety available to you. Come visit our website at www.statewideblinds.com to view our selection and call to schedule your free proposal. Remember to stop by our social media to say hello and come back each week for more Tuesday Tips!