A "stovepipe hat" refers to a tall, cylindrical hat that is often associated with the 19th-century. It became famous as a symbol of formal attire and sophistication. Full definition
Daniel Day - Lewis once more does the chameleon mambo, growing a wispy beard (but keeping the top lip clean) and balancing a mighty stovepipe hat on his head as «Honest» Abe Lincoln, the great emancipator and all - round good egg. (lwlies.com)
Joseph Smith DID put the golden plates and the «seer stones» into a white stovepipe hat, then put his face in the hat to block out the lights so that the seer stones would glow and translate the inscription on the tablets. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
Powers is not taking credit; he insisted Snowzilla just somehow happened again, this time wearing a black stovepipe hat and scarf. (dadsadventure.com)