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I've also always envisioned "blinds" as some kind of supporting rack hung beneath the railroad carriages.

Evidently the stress of being Jay Gould's daughter also drove her to lead an alcoholic life, as implied in this verse:

Jay Gould's daughter said before she died.
"There's one more drink I'd like to try."
Jay Gould said, "Daughter, what might that be?"
"A glass of water or a cup of tea..."

Charley Noble