Why did saloons have these swinging doors? (Is it even accurate they had these?) It looks very impractical as the dust from outside would constantly be blown in by the wind

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Why did saloons have these swinging doors? (Is it even accurate they had these?) It looks very impractical as the dust from outside would constantly be blown in by the wind

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In Japanese culture there is a similar device called a Noren curtain, which allows passage while providing the same easy passage. These sorts of things both invite people in and are used to separate parts of a shop, much like these double hung doors provide for restraints/bars