Chester Greenwood patents the modern-day earmuff - March 13th, 1877

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Chester Greenwood patents the modern-day earmuff - March 13th, 1877

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Mar 13, 2024

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On this day in 1877, amateur inventor Chester Greenwood received a patent for his new and improved style of earmuffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mar 13, 2024

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Chester Greenwood patents the modern-day earmuff - March 13th, 1877

Chester Greenwood patents the modern-day earmuff - March 13th, 1877

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