To protect his head from the sun and perhaps to hide is balding
IT was a railspitter
no he did not that would be stupid
Abe Lincoln's hat was called a stove pipe hat because the rise is so tall and straight with no flare that it resembles the length of a pipe. Your welcome
The Smithsonian has it and it was on display a few years ago. Not sure it still is, but there is a photo of it online.
1 foot or 12" high.
Abraham Lincolns hair was thick and unruly from the time he was a small child into adulthood. He kept it fairly short instead of long, above his collar.
it keeps the sun off of your head and it matches the uniforms
Abraham Lincoln's iconic top hat was made from black silk. The hat was a tall, cylindrical design known as a "stovepipe" hat, which was popular during the 19th century. Lincoln was often seen wearing it, and it became a symbol of his presidency and leadership during the Civil War. The hat was not only a fashion statement but also practical, as it provided warmth and protection.
It was a TOP HAT
I tried to find the answer to this question and was unable to. I did find out he used his hat for letters, bills, and papers instead of his pockets.
he has a top hat because he had a hand growing out of his head
His tall black hat