<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><mads xmlns="http://www.loc.gov/mads/" xmlns:mods="http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.loc.gov/mads/
mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">window blinds</topic></authority><related type="narrower"><topic>miniblinds</topic></related><related type="narrower"><topic>venetian blinds</topic></related><related type="narrower"><topic>vertical blinds</topic></related><related type="other"><topic>shutters</topic></related><related type="other"><topic>louvers</topic></related><related type="other"><topic>window shades</topic></related><related type="broader"><topic>coverings and hangings for openings</topic></related><variant type="other"><topic>blind</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>blinds</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>window blind</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>window-blinds</topic></variant> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ Flexible or removable devices used to obstruct or regulate vision or light consisting of flexible panels or of horizontal or vertical slats that can be opened or closed, often with the angle of the slats adjustable to admit varying amounts of light. For heavier coverings, often of wood, permanently affixed to buildings, use "shutters." Prefer "shades (coverings)" for flexible screens, usually of paper, cloth, bamboo, or similar materials and sometimes mounted on a roller, used to obstruct or regulate vision or light. ]]></note></mads>