stovepipe hat
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of stovepipe hat
An Americanism dating back to 1850–55
Example Sentences
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That image will prove as iconic as the bearded man in the stovepipe hat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 15, 2026
When you think of Abraham Lincoln, your mind probably conjures up an image of a tall, lanky man with a chinstrap beard and a stovepipe hat.
From Salon ● Aug. 27, 2022
Like Abraham Lincoln’s stovepipe hat and Elvis’ white jumpsuit, the delicate semicircle of lace at the neck has become instant visual shorthand for RBG.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2020
A report this fall found that the foundation had secretly sought expert advice and a DNA test on a period stovepipe hat in Lincoln’s size that failed to delineate a clear connection.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 13, 2018
He was in the Street Sweepers’ section, in a stovepipe hat, carrying a two inch Italian flag, smoking a cigar among the brooms and scoops.
From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner
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