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Montana Peaks Hat Co. goes Wild West in Paris for Disney

July 31, 2011 /

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An Oregon hat company is adding a touch of the Old West to a Disney show in Paris.

Montana Peaks Hat Co. http://www.montanapeaks.net in Pendleton is the exclusive supplier of handmade, custom hat creations for Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show at Disneyland Paris’ Disney Village.

Company owner Laura Wortman and partner Richard Blackburn make replicas of the original hats worn by Buffalo Bill and Annie Oakley along with Tom Mix replicas and open-crown styles that are worn in the show.

Full Story: http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2011/jul/31/hat-maker-goes-wild-west/