But even in Central Europe, as soon as the temperature rises above a certain point, curtains are drawn and jalousies closed, that is, the window is suppressed as far as possible.
"A History of Art in Chaldæa & Assyria, v. 1"
Georges Perrot Charles Chipiez
Inside or outside doors of the same material, made to close and open like the Venetian jalousies now in use in civilized countries, would be found very convenient, and add much to the comfort and health of dwellings as a sanitary measure.
"Official Report of the Niger Valley Exploring Party"
Martin Robinson Delany