One is at the White House. One is in the Presidential Library. One is owned by the first President Bush and two are at the ranch in Crawford, Texas. They add up to five and they are all custom wooden cowboy hats made by Chris for President George W. Bush.
Hoss Cartwright was the "big" brother on the popular 1960s TV western "Bonanza," who wore a stylized 10-gallon cowboy hat. "I watched all those shows when I was a kid," Chris said. "This hat is my tribute to Hoss."
Emmy Award-winning children's performer Willa Brigham sings a tribute to her wooden hat.
"Back in 2000, this hat won First Place in the turned wood/decorative category at the Kentucky State Fair," said Chris. "I couldn't believe it. This was the first time I had entered any competition with my work."