Poised to catch chewing materials when your mouth must be otherwise occupied these ceramic gum catchers had their heyday in the 1960’s...
Kitsch » May 2010
Velveeta Camera; Say Cheese!
Slapping advertising on Instamatic cameras was all the rage in the 80’s as advertisers realized their brands could be pushed on just a...
Can O’ Ham
Nothing better for a Sunday chew-down than a can o’ ham, glistening pink deliciousness especially when printed on tin or whatever meta...
Bacon Shoes
Nothin’ tastier in the morning then to slip on a nice pair of bacon shoes and go about your day. As someone who loves the meaty stuff,...
Crab Straw Purse
This crab has spent many a summer with me not to mention Labor Day weekend. Although she’s adorable and I get many compliments wheneve...
“I Can’t Believe I Ate The Whole Thing” Iron-On Patch
Introduced as the Alka Seltzer slogan in 1972, “I can’t believe I ate the whole thing” became one of the most popular coll...
Touch O’ Soul Pantyhose
Yes, the name and graphic are fantastic but couldn’t they have spent a little more time thinking about their target customer before th...
1950’s Fishing Motif Shirt
Classic and prototypical 50’s sports shirt, a prized possession of mine, worn only for the finest relaxing weekend occasions. Not a ri...
High Heel Bottle Opener
Bottle openers have captured the minds of designers since the Crown Cork metal bottle cap was patented by William Painter in 1892. This ladi...
Cowboy Hat Ashtray
Cowboy hat ashtrays had their heyday in the 1950’s. Made of tin, the dings and dents in this one make it more actual hat-like so I acc...
Come ‘n Get It BBQ Apron
Look how proud “I’m The Chef” is of his well seasoned steaks! This apron is speckled with the residue of much pit grease b...
Watering Can Purse
Almost didn’t buy this because a) it wasn’t vintage and b) it was SO good I thought it would germinate like weeds in shopping ma...
Thong Coasters
Oftentimes, despite having been handed a coaster, drunk guests miss the mark and their glass leaves a big white circle on your favorite tabl...
Priority Mail Envelope Hat
I love USPO Priority Mail envelopes because they’re made of that non rip, indestructible material that you could lose your teeth tryin...
Blue Jean Pitcher
Blue jeans were SO popular in the 70’s they not only were wrapped around every inappropriate body shape imaginable but also around eve...
Nylons In A Can
Pre-pantyhose nylons are alive and well inside this L’Eggs predecessor made by Modernage Hosiery in the 50’s. Open with a sardin...
Happy Friday Foster!
If only for the polyester bellbottomed poolside fashion shows and the razor blades embedded in Pam Grier’s afro, Friday Foster has att...
Dr. Martin Luther King Matches
I have tons of MLK memorabilia – busts, rugs, pens, cufflinks, ashtrays – but this book of matches is one of my favorites. Comes...
Power To The People Salt & Pepper Shakers
Hand carved vintage wooden S&P’s that double as incense holders. Made in the 1960’s when this fist symbol really took hold....
Power To The People Belt Buckle
Heavy 1970’s metal belt buckle puts the power where you need it, on the belly of the beast. I’m still looking for the matching c...
Hippie & Flower Child “Let’s Toast Peace” Liquor Bottles
Not that we don’t need a toast to Peace but the last inebriant a hippie or flower child was thinking about was liquor in 1968 when thi...
Black Pride Beer
Debuting in 1969, Black Pride Beer was was concept first – “A Beer As Proud As Its People” – and beer second. Black ...
Disco Luggage
Fits just enough polyester for the weekend. Very rare Disco collectible though I’ve managed to find 3 pieces over the years: http://al...
Have A Cup ‘O’ Disco
I’m a monster fan of integration be it a business strategy, department store or coffee cup design. The integration of the ‘oR...
Abilene High’s Pure Gold 2006 Performance of “September”
This starts out looking like a performance in a dinner theater and quickly spirals into something out of “Hair”. Between ‘...