hall tree

noun

a stand or post having hooks or knobs for holding coats and hats; hatrack or clothes tree.

Origin of hall tree

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75

Also called hat tree.

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Mr. McGowan took his hat from the hall-tree and left the house.
Captain Pott's Minister
Francis L. Cooper
Anderson got his hat from the hall-tree, and went out, closing the door with its spring-lock very cautiously.
The Debtor
Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
He left the precious envelope on the hall-tree, whence it would be taken to the post-office for the first mail.
In a Little Town
Rupert Hughes
He hung his hat on the hall-tree and passed with rather unsteady steps into the living room.
Burned Bridges
Bertrand W. Sinclair