Ceiling fan
Domestic & Everyday Machines

Ceiling fan

Late 19th century onward

A ceiling fan circulates room air with large overhead blades. Motor drives, speed controls and mounting systems allow continuous air movement while keeping the mechanism above the occupied space.

About this artifact

A ceiling fan circulates room air with large overhead blades. Motor drives, speed controls and mounting systems allow continuous air movement while keeping the mechanism above the occupied space.

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Image: Ventilatore_a_soffitto_(3).png
Creator: Antonio Mette
License: CC BY-SA 4.0

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