A tall silk hat with a brim, worn commonly as an item of formal dress by gentlemen in the late 1800's.
What does "Stovepipe" mean?
Stovepipe — A tall silk hat with a brim, worn commonly as an item of formal dress by gentlemen in the late 1800's.
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