The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Old Toucan Ceramic Water Pitcher

Saw this in a second hand kitsch shop here in Orleans called “Earth House”....

by denny

Vintage GE reflector sunlamp “Good for children… may prevent rickets.”

“Have your own private sun…” “Good for children…” “dogs, cats and other house pets respond well to...

by kookykitsch

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True Story “The Groom Was A Virgin”

Vintage confession magazines. It was a step on the wild side. In 1970, what went on behind closed doors was finally being exposed. Actually ...

by MyFunCloset

Allee Willis record release ad for “Childstar” on Epic Records

I”ll take one “Childstar” album please....

January 18, 2010 by denny

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Andy Williams “Music To Watch Girls By” TV footage

Love the lollipop sets and the guys who can kick higher than the Rockettes....

by denny

My New Year’s Resolution

Sure, many of us vow to get in shape at the start of the new year, but I’ve long since given up on that since my less than functional ...

by windupkitty

Cat and Fish Brass Coin or Jewelry tray

I’m not sure what this is. This sat in one of the offices at school and the staff knew I collected kitsch, so they pleaded me with me ...

by denny

Archie Comics earrings handmade and recycled

It’s Betty and Archie…and Archie and Veronica…...

by kookykitsch

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Jell-o Spoon Candy

“The dessert that tastes like a candy bar” was a junk food lover’s xtreme fantasy when it hit the shelves in 1972. Short-l...

by Allee Willis

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – 1970’s Sanka Ashtray

Along with Postum, Sanka is the brew that revolutionized the coffee world and kicked off the decaf trend. It was also the proud sponsor of q...

January 17, 2010 by Allee Willis

Baby Dennis McLain’s Hand (a drawing from 1967)

This is nutty but I thought it had some potential here. My Grandmother is now 97 and recently gave me a good portion of her book collection....

by denny

Earl Sheib commercial, 1978

Earl Sheib commercial 1978 with me, Joni Rothman-Robbins, as the voice of the car with the big red lips!...

by Jonirothmanrobbins

ANTI-DEPRESSANT MAGNETS

NEW ANTI-DEPRESSANTS MAGNETS WOULD HELP SOMEONE REMEMBER HIS MEDS. THE NAMES ON THE MAGNETS HAVE BEEN CHANGED SLIGHTLY BUT YOU WILL GET THE ...

by kookykitsch

Trailer Park, Morro Bay, CA.

All the bushes were pruned into topiaries. Lovely touch....

by holly

Cher gains weight but keeps her fan base

Chastity’s sex change led Cher to the refrigerator. She says she accepts it with a mouthful of cookies I’m sure she will lose it...

January 16, 2010 by monica johnson

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Jose Angel “Madre Soy Cristiano Homosexual” spiritual LP

I am speechless, absolutely speechless. Look at that lonely plant....

by denny

The McKeithens (inspirational LP)

I think she has a cat sleeping on her head. I flip over hair-do’s! I think they are such an art form. This one is amazing....

by denny

King size quilt made from our daughter’s soccer t-shirts

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by holly

Wooden Game Board 1970

This wooden multi game board was found at a garage sale in Florida. What attracted me was the black and red tear drop design on the board. T...

by denny

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Long Beach City Employees Ceramic Money Pouch Bank

Very nice of the Federal Credit Union of Signal Hill, CA to give these promotional money sack banks to Long Beach city employees but the gif...

January 15, 2010 by Allee Willis

Organ Fantasy Album With Betty Staples (in hi-fi)

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by denny

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COLT 45 MALT LIQUOR PRESENTS Bottoms Up THE FUN GAME DESIGNED FOR ADULTS

1970 game “wild…exciting…unpredictable!” When a game is presented by Colt 45 it’s gotta be good, right?...

by kookykitsch

Before T-Shirt Souvenirs

It was the “wow” satin fringe pillow cover from Aunt Anne. You had a choice, redecorate to match the pillow, or just put it in a...

by MyFunCloset

Fred, Barney and Mr. Slate enjoy a Busch Beer!

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by jmmsdca