Wood blinds in the nineteenth century were crafted from the finest hardwoods and finished with a coating for greater durability. There were many styles of interior wood plantation shutters and blinds.
Four styles of wood blinds for the 1890s old home.
These wood blinds are from an 1890s advertisement and are called "English Venetian Blinds.
These "Rolling Venetian Blinds" are placed on an open air porch.
The "Rolling Partition" wood blinds are useful in large open areas.
The "Outside Venetian" wood blinds are helpful to shield a room from the hot sun.