Source: Rockford on eBay – 1 This item was for sale on www.ebay.com in 2009
Description read “nice old Barcol fan blade is 8″ long, bakelite; stands 10 3/4” tall has 1 speed: fast can be on table or mount on wall. Bottom reads Barber Coleman Co Rockford Illinois 105-120 Volts 5-60 Cycle alternating current U.S. Patent Number 822679 D-63829
Sale ads appear in Rockford newspapers for 8 inch Barcol Electric Fan, $3.19 at Walgreen in 1940