On display through April 28, 2013

Hollywood has the Oscars, Oshkosh has the Oshcars

And the nominees are ...

Excitement ran high during the Oshkosh Public Museum's presentation of the first-ever Oshcar Awards, a red-carpet exhibit and awards ceremony that honored outstanding artifacts from the Museum's collections.

The winners were:

Best Object in a Supporting Role: The Baby Walker

Best Female Art Director: The Necklace

Best Maritime Production: The Diving Helmet

Best Aerial Adventure: The Wedding Dress

Best Achievement in Plumage: The Coat

Best Home Entertainment: The Television

Best Technical Direction: The Typewriter

Best Achievement in a Mini Series: The Paperweights

Best Devotional Documentary: The Church

Best Mourning Show: The Body Basket

Best Treatment of a Hot Topic: The Fire Alarm Repeater

Best Casting for an American Series: The Flag

Best Performance by a Sparkling Personality: The Mineral

Best Adaption of a Mystery: The Chest

Best Visual Effects: The Coat

Best Starring Role in a Drama: Old Abe’s Feather

Best Director’s Seat: The Tricycle

Best Original Horseplay: The Rocking Horse

Best Crime Series: The Police Ledger

Best Actor in a Leading Role: The President Teddy Roosevelt Bust

Best Original Score: The Sailboat Model

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