The Torcan 886P fan is a non-oscillating desk fan that can be tilted upwards and downwards. Rather than having an on/off switch, the fan turns on once the two-prong plug is connected to an electrical outlet. While most of the fan is made of metal, small black pads, possibly made of rubber, are placed at the base to help hold the fan in place. The round manufacturer’s plate reads “Model 886P CY. 60 115 volts .5 amps” and “Rotor Electric Co. Ltd. Toronto” and displays a sans serif Torcan logo. Based on online research and comparison, the fan was likely produced and sold during the 1950s.
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1media/Gray_Bg.pngmedia/1992-0591-001-aa-cs_thumb.jpg2025-03-18T16:51:18-04:00Adrienne Luong14117ad515bbc80e81d99340c863674b0db43d50Who Made the Torcan 886P?251950-1959image_header2025-03-19T22:10:02-04:001950 - 1959Cindy Yin174ce8815d9b7403b172d457c8a6bb9bc696440a
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1media/Gray_Bg.pngmedia/BC_Electric_Railway_0603_1916.png2025-03-18T17:00:59-04:00Adrienne Luong14117ad515bbc80e81d99340c863674b0db43d50Marketing of Electric Utilities In Canada12plain2025-03-19T02:14:27-04:001920 - 1979Melanie Chang1f514d4c7dec2021a36745d3c040a1d0cac65edf
1media/Gray_Bg.pngmedia/Lethbridge_Herald_0725_1950.png2025-03-18T17:20:07-04:00Adrienne Luong14117ad515bbc80e81d99340c863674b0db43d50Advertising of Torcan Fans40plain2025-04-03T22:26:27-04:001950 - 1965Adrienne Luong14117ad515bbc80e81d99340c863674b0db43d50
1media/Montreal_Gazette_0617_1950.png2025-03-18T17:20:57-04:00Adrienne Luong14117ad515bbc80e81d99340c863674b0db43d50Use of the Torcan 866P251950-1969plain2025-03-19T19:33:51-04:001950 - 1969Melanie Chang1f514d4c7dec2021a36745d3c040a1d0cac65edf
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