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Lyman's Reindeer Faux Fur Earmuffs
Lyman's Reindeer Faux Fur Earmuffs
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Lyman's Reindeer Faux Fur Earmuffs
Lyman’s last batch · Farmington, Maine
Soft, spotted earmuffs, made one pair at a time in an old upholstery shop on Broadway.
Only 263 pairs left · shop closes December 15“Wear them on the coldest morning you’ve got. That’s what I made them for.”
“Reindeer don’t have spots. Nobody on that parade committee had ever seen a reindeer. But the kids called my wife Mrs. Reindeer, and that was that.”
– Lyman Gagnon, 76
What arrives at your door
- One pair of Reindeer Earmuffs in the color you choose: Fawn, Snow, Ginger or Silver
- Two soft, round faux fur cups on a padded, covered headband
- One size that fits most adult heads
- Folded in tissue paper, shipped within 1–2 business days
What makes Lyman’s earmuffs different
No. 01
A band built like a chair arm
Firm inside, soft padding over it, a fabric cover pulled tight and stitched underneath. No pinching, no seam on top of your head.
No. 02
Cups filled like cushions
Every cup is filled so it stays round and sits flat over the whole ear, the way a good seat cushion keeps its shape.
No. 03
Spots that match
The circles are laid out by hand so the pattern runs the same way on both ears. They look like a pair, not two leftovers.
No. 04
Warm, but feather-light
You forget you are wearing them. They don’t crush your hair, and they don’t leave you with a headache by lunchtime.
No. 05
No real fur. None.
All the softness is faux fur. No animal was involved, only the look of a fawn at the edge of the woods.
No. 06
The 1998 pattern
The Fawn pair is still cut from the cardboard template Lyman made for his wife Margie the night of the Chester Greenwood parade.
Four colors, one family
Fawn
The 1998 original: soft sand with cream fawn spots on a mocha faux suede band. Just like Margie’s.
Snow
Soft ivory on a white knitted band. Lovely with a good wool coat, the favorite for church and weddings.
Ginger
Soft white fur with warm ginger streaks on a cream velvet band. Named for Lyman’s red-headed granddaughter, Callie.
Silver
Pale silver-grey with dark lynx spots on black velvet. The dressiest of the four, and the one husbands borrow.
How to wear them
Give the cups a gentle shake. The fur fluffs up on its own.
Slide the band over the top of your head from ear to ear, so each cup sits right over one ear.
Wear them over loose hair, a ponytail or under a hood. Take them off indoors and your hair still looks the way you left it.
Drugstore earmuffs vs. Lyman’s earmuffs
| Typical store earmuffs | Lyman’s Reindeer Earmuffs | |
|---|---|---|
| Band | Bare plastic, pinches after an hour | Padded and covered like a chair arm |
| Cups | Thin, flat, slide off the ear | Filled like cushions, cover the whole ear |
| Pattern | Cut at random, mismatched sides | Spots laid out to match on both ears |
| Finish | Glue and loose threads | Stitched and brushed by hand |
| Who made it | A production line | Lyman, at his bench in Farmington |
Made by hand in Farmington
Gagnon Upholstery sits in an old brick building on Broadway, a few blocks from the corner where Lyman’s wife Margie was the school crossing guard for 22 winters. Farmington is the town where a teenager named Chester Greenwood invented the earmuff in 1873, and every December it still holds a parade in his honor.
In 1998 Lyman re-covered the parade sleigh, kept a remnant of spotted faux fur and made Margie a pair for the cold mornings at the crosswalk. The kids called her Mrs. Reindeer. Since then he has made more than 3,000 pairs in the back of his shop, between chairs and sofas, most of them in the dark months from October to March.
The building has been sold, and on December 15 he hands over the keys. The 263 pairs on his shelves are the last ones, and he wants them worn, not stored.
With love from Farmington, Lyman
Perfect for
Lyman’s standard
- Every circle cut by hand around his own template, spots lined up
- Every cup filled so it stays round
- Every band padded, covered and stitched underneath by hand
- Brushed out and checked by Lyman, one pair at a time
Questions people ask Lyman
Why are they called Reindeer Earmuffs if the spots are a fawn’s?
Because the schoolkids at Margie’s crosswalk called her “Mrs. Reindeer” the morning after the 1998 parade. The parade fur was supposed to look like reindeer. It never did, but the name stuck.
Will they fit me?
They are one size and fit most adult heads. The band has a little give, so they sit snug without squeezing. Many customers order them for teenagers and grandchildren too.
Which color is the warmest?
All four are equally warm. Ginger and Silver have the fluffiest, most patterned fur. Fawn and Snow are a little smoother and tidier.
Can I order several colors at once?
Yes. Choose how many pairs you would like, then pick a color for each one. Many families order one for every generation.
90-day money-back guarantee. Wear them on your coldest morning. If they don’t win you over, send them back within 90 days and you get your money back. No questions, no fuss.
Care: Brush the fur gently with a soft brush to keep it fluffy. For small marks, spot-clean with cool water and a drop of mild soap, then let them air-dry at room temperature. Keep them away from radiators, hair dryers and the clothes dryer: heat flattens faux fur.
Fit: One size, made for adults. Store them flat or hanging, not squashed at the bottom of a drawer.
The details
| Product | Reindeer Earmuffs, made by Lyman Gagnon |
| Colors | Fawn, Snow, Ginger, Silver |
| Cups | Faux fur, filled |
| Band | Padded; covered in faux suede (Fawn), knit (Snow), plush velvet (Ginger) or velvet (Silver) |
| Size | One size, fits most adults |
| Made in | Farmington, Maine |
| Shipping | Within 1–2 business days |
| Guarantee | 90-day money-back guarantee |
The Last Batch
The Last Batch
A message from Lyman:
After 54 years in the same shop on Broadway, the building has been sold and I hand over the keys on December 15. These 263 pairs are the last Reindeer Earmuffs I will ever make. Every one was cut by hand around my old cardboard template, the spots lined up, the cups filled like little cushions and the band padded and stitched underneath by hand. Nothing rushed. Nothing outsourced.
My granddaughter Callie wraps and ships them for me. They’re on sale until December 15 or until the last pair has gone.
When they’re gone, they’re gone.
Free Shipping
Free Shipping
Free shipping across the US
- Ships within 1–2 business days
- Insured: every package is fully insured, with tracking
- Wrapped in tissue by hand and packed in a sturdy box so the fur arrives fluffy
- Care: brush gently, spot clean with a damp cloth, let air-dry away from heat
Frequently Asked Questions
Got a question? Here’s how to reach us.
Got a question? Here’s how to reach us.
Callie personally replies to every single email – as fast as she possibly can. Whether you have a question about your order or just want to say hello to Lyman, we’re here.
You can reach us:
- Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (ET)
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (ET)
Email: info@countycraftco.com
Can I return it if it’s not for me?
Can I return it if it’s not for me?
Of course. We stand behind everything in our shop 100%. If the earmuffs don’t win you over, just send us an email within 90 days and we’ll make it right – no hassle, no headaches.