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    Does anybody know who invented Venetian blinds?

    Question #70089. Asked by miffy42. (Aug 26 06 11:12 AM)


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    		December 11, 1769 - Edward Bevan patented Venetian blinds in London, England.

    August 21, 1841 - The first U.S. patent for a venetian blind was issued to John Hampson of New Orleans, LA on a "manner of retaining in any desired position the slats of Venetian Blinds"; first U.S. installation of Venetian blinds supposedly was in 1761 in St. Peter's Church, Third and Pine streets, Philadelphia, PA.
    http://www.kipnotes.com/HomeFurnishings.htm

    Aug 26 06, 11:54 AM

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