Welp, it got warm enough for me to dig out my great-grandparents old Emerson floor fan. On the medallion on the front it says, "Emerson Motors, Built To Last" with an image of a pyramid in the background. It has a little oil cup with a spring loaded lid on the back for keeping the motor lubed. The only thing that has been changed is the cord. When I was a kid, I got cut while trying to move the fan. I still have the scar on my thumb from that encounter.

A color portrait photo of an old metal floor fan. It dates to around the 1920s, likely. It is black and has a small medallion in the center. The fan is running as the blades are just a blur. A cardboard box is seen in the background.
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Jul 5, 2026, 01:55 UTCen