We're looking for a source for the old-style spring-wound fabric window shades, the kind that were usually dark green on one side. They had a fabric material that was coated with some sort of matte coating. Once upon a time, every hardware store carried these things. They were inexpensive and were very common in older houses.

Now, try to find them-- even the few old-school hardware stores near us (there are a few left) don't have them. And the big box ones-- it's now called "window treatment" and they don't have the right style anyway.

This is for a small train order office structure. Any leads would be appreciated.

Howard P.

Here's a thread on window shades from last year: viewtopic.php?f=1&t=47401

I found these.

https://www.selectblinds.com/roller-sha ... lorid=2710

Thanks, those might work. Probably as close as we can get now....

Howard P.

Try the Old House Journal vendors

https://www.oldhouseonline.com/old-house-directory/

Adlake makes and adjustable that is likely higher quality than anything else you can find out there. They may be able to do custom widths.