Russ Huber Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 (edited) I spent some time last night in 1908-1912 electrical trade which was at first frustrating, but it appears as though I have successfully unraveled the evolution of the R&M "Standard Home Fan". I am sorry to state I could find nothing documented so far as to the different finishes used on this fan. Your model fan was first introduced in early 1908 with 9" blade. The 1909 season continued the use of the 9" blade. In 1910 Robbins & Myers introduced their first 8" "Standard Home Fan". Your 8" model design remained on the market until the 1912 season. In 1913 the 8" Robbins and Myers residence fan motor appears to have changed motor frame design. 1910 electrical trade validates the introduction of the 8" blade to the R&M Standard Home fan. 1912 electrical trade validates the 1910 introduction 8" Model is still on the market. It is validated in 1913 R&M introduces a redesigned 8" desk fan. Edited August 11 by Russ Huber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Huber Posted August 11 Author Share Posted August 11 Does anyone have a 1908-09 R&M Standard Home fan with a 9" blade? If so, please share an image. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Huber Posted August 11 Author Share Posted August 11 Finish documentation offered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Lagarde Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Hi Russ Thank you for the research on these wonderful little fans. I have a restored and unrestored example of the 9” R&M in my collection. I am including pictures for you as part of your post. I hope this helps. The nine inch seems a little more difficult to come by than the eight inch. My best to you Mel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Lagarde Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Hi I found one more detail. Here is a pic of the instruction sticker on the bottom of the nine inch. The motor and model specifics are stamped on the cardboard switch cover. Thank you for posting this research for all of us. Mel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Huber Posted August 13 Author Share Posted August 13 WoW! Thanks, Mel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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