"The Turnabout"Another great group of pics of an antique Vornado table fan, this one is from the folks at vintagefan.com
Quoting the site:
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1950-54c. The O.A. Sutton Corporation, Wichita, KS., U.S.A. Vornado Turnabout Table Fan
"Meet George Jetson" , the Vornado Turnabout Table Fan seems to shout with its Space Age design. The "rocket ship" turnabout model is one of our favorites because its styling represents its era so well. While the cool styling abounds, this atomic age fan moves air like it's rocket powered.
The exclusive Vornado ducted design allows all of the air from the blade vortex to funnel out the front. When used in the upright position, the vortex is directed by a cone to push out around the edge of table.
The Vornado Turnabout table fan is functional piece of furniture and it is especially suited to an enclosed porch or interior space that represents the 40s, 50s, or early 60s design"There is a wealth of interesting info for fans of fans at vintagefans.com - definitely worth a look.
Also, these were commonly known as "hassock fans" - hassocks are low pieces of furniture used either as an ottoman or side table.
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