Main entry:

Thomas French & Sons.

Title & Author:

Venetian blinds; a survey of the foundation and development of the Venetian blind, its uses, advantages and applications, together with the modern modus operandi of manufacture and selling. A standard text book for the furnishing and blind-making trades.

Publication:

Manchester, Eng., New York city T. French & Sons [1941]

Description:

295, [1] pages illustrations (some col; including plans) IV color plates, diagrams 25 x 19 cm

Notes:
"First impression, spring 1941."
Foreword -- The resuscitation of the venetian -- Venetian blinds, how to sell them -- Venetian blinds, measuring, fixing, estimating for a simple type of blind -- How to assemble a simple type of venetian blind -- Advanced types, American venetian blinds -- Venetian blind accessories -- Modern metal venetian blinds -- Venetian blind ladder webbing -- Colour in venetian blinds -- Modern venetian blinds -- Shaped venetian blinds -- Venetian blind principles applied to awnings -- Timber for venetian blinds -- Workshop management -- Layout of a venetian blind workshop -- Running a venetian blind workshop -- Assembly of venetian blinds factory practice -- Appendices -- Venetian blinds Glossary -- Acknowledgements -- Contents summary -- Index -- Epilogue.

Summary:

"Venetian blinds have enjoyed a revival in popularity during recent years and there has been a considerable improvement in their design and much development in their efficient manufacture. There has also been a wider field of application and increased adaptation for both domestic and business establishments, particularly in the use of attractive colour harmonies. Having realized for some time that a text book, or manual of up-to-date practice was overdue, we decided, as one of the oldest of established component manufacturers, to produce such a manual ourselves. We also strived, in spite of increased costs of production, to ensure that the book is sold at a nominal price, within the reach of all likely to be interested. This book is the result of two years of intensive work, and will, we hope, satisfy a long-felt, if unexpressed, need. Further editions will be produced as and when required and comments and suggestions for its improvement will be welcomed." -- Foreword, by Roger French, managing director, Thomas French & Sons Limited.

Subject:

Window shades.
Woodwork.
Stores.
Travail du bois.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 43863
Call No.: 850; ID:89-B3539
Status: Available