Q:
How tall was Abraham Lincoln's hat?
A:
Quick Answer
The traditional stovepipe hat Abraham Lincoln favored was 7 to 8 inches tall. Lincoln wore his instantly recognizable hat in both casual and formal situations.
Continue Reading
Credit:
Patrick Smith
Getty Images News
Getty Images
Full Answer
The night that President Lincoln was shot, he was wearing a 7 1/8 inch silk top hat with a black silk mourning band in memory of his son Willie. The hat was purchased from J. Y. Davis, a Washington hat maker. After Lincoln was shot, the hat was found sitting on the floor next to his chair. The hat was put on display in 1893 by the Lincoln Memorial Association, on loan from the Smithsonian Institute where it is a treasured object.
Learn more about US HistorySources:
Related Questions
-
Q:
How did Abraham Lincoln become famous?
A: Abraham Lincoln made a name for himself as an outspoken state congressman and lawyer before gaining national attention over his debates with Stephen Dougla... Full Answer >Filed Under: -
Q:
What are some of Abraham Lincoln's major accomplishments?
A: Abraham Lincoln's major accomplishments include the Emancipation Proclamation, Homestead Acts, and the establishment of the United States Department of Agr... Full Answer >Filed Under: -
Q:
What were the main events that occurred during Abraham Lincoln's presidency?
A: Abraham Lincoln oversaw many important events in American history following his election in 1861, such as the American Civil war, which began approximately... Full Answer >Filed Under: -
Q:
Did Abraham Lincoln have wooden teeth?
A: Many common historical presidential myths exist, including that George Washington, not Abraham Lincoln, had wooden teeth manufactured by Paul Revere, when ... Full Answer >Filed Under:
You May Also Like
-
Q:
What did the Huron Indians wear?
-
Q:
Why did the colonists want to be independent?
-
Q:
Was the Agricultural Adjustment Act successful?
-
Q:
How did George Washington become president?
-
Q:
What was the population in all Native American tribes in the 1600s?
-
Q:
What are some interesting facts about James Madison?
