Win′dow-shade.
A blind for windows, usually rolling.Legg's window-shade (Fig. 7246) is arranged to admit light either from the top or bottom of the window. The curtain is wound upon a roller suspended by webs from spiral springs contained in boxes above. As shown, the roller is drawn down and the curtain hooked below; when released, the roller is raised by the springs, and the curtain may be hoisted in the usual manner by the cord.