The advantage of the venetian blind was that the louvers could shade a room from the sun and screen it from prying eyes but also allow breezes to enter the room. This ability of louvered shutters to moderate the interior climate of a house while still allowing a room to be shielded from outside observation meant that they were much better adapted to Virginia’s hot, humid climate and culture than solid paneled shutters.
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