Tuesday, March 13, 2007

Earmuffs were patented to Chester Greenwood on this day in 1877. The usually fluffy accessories come in quite handy when shoveling snow or just enjoying a stroll in winter winds. Proponents of earmuffs are second only to Bugs Bunny in their rivalry with people who wear hats with ear flaps.



These jolly children's earmuffs feature a cute little kid on them, no doubt as encouragement for children to stay bundled up in chilly weather.