The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Cowboy Mike

Howdy Partners! Okay, I have been having a heck of a time trying to post a profile photo. Not sure what I’m doing wrong. First it says...

by Michael Ely

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Toast Wallet

This 100% genuine piece of plastic toast wallet looks just like the real thing right down to the butter starting to melt into the cushiony f...

June 15, 2010 by Allee Willis

Mr. Tremendous LP

Now this scares me. Anything that does that is def worth the post!...

by denny

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Another Piggy Planter

Yet another piggy planter. Is s/he a chimney sweep? I guess he’s next to a wall, not a chimney. I dunno, really cute though. A little ...

by Nessa

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9/11 … 1971… Lots o’ Kitsch happening here. Grandma blesses me at my Bar Mitzvah.

My favorites are her ab-fab powder blue chiffon outfit -and- her Lucille Ball red hair. Love how the torah crowns behind Grandma looks like ...

by Zeppy

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Kitschenette

This is a 1950’s Marx “Pretty Maid” tin litho toy kitchen. The kitchen is complete with appliances including a refrigerato...

by Michael Ely

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Banana Keeper

When the terrain gets rough, you can switch into 4 wheel drive, slip on shin guards, or wear a helmut. But what about your banana? Please do...

by windupkitty

MONKEYDOIN’S “WORK FASCINATES ME. I CAN SIT AND LOOK AT IT FOR HOURS”

VINTAGE 1977 MONKEYDOIN’S plaque “WORK FASCINATES ME I CAN SIT AND LOOK AT IT FOR HOURS” – maybe it’s 70’...

by kookykitsch

Lorna’s Coffee Cup

I have no idea who this belonged to, I found it at the dump....

by denny

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Giant Penny

As you can tell from the photo, this “Lucky Penny” souvenir of Los Angeles is substantially larger than the real thing. It’...

June 14, 2010 by Allee Willis

Lester Lanin “At The Tiffany Ball” – LP

Anything that ends with the word part “AMA”, I am a huge fan of....

by denny

ABSOLUT DAD Vodka Sperm Father’s Day Tie

Absolut Vodka men’s silk neck tie with white vodka bottles (meant to look like sperm) which is quite appropriate for Father’s Da...

by kookykitsch

a most enticing clock/radio/lamp combo

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by pedro2590

Vintage Ridin’ Fishin’ Huntin’ Wall Hangings

I bought this set of 3 wall hangings years ago at a garage sale and thought if I ever get a summer cabin these would be the first things to ...

by Douglas Wood

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Instant Coffee Girl

Lord, we do give thee thanks for amazing kitsch found at flea markets. I don’t usually have Instant Coffee hanging around so I’l...

by Nessa

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9/11 … 1971… Feeding Mom (Rhoda) a piece of my Bar Mitzvah cake

And she could eat it too! Oy Vey…such Kitsch! I just dig Mom’s breast pockets, hair ringlets and outfit. The cake alone is total...

by Zeppy

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back of colon tube box

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by ginger

The Candy Man – Starring me

I was in first or second grade when myself and the neighborhood girls entered this talent show. We performed Sammie Davis Junior’s ...

by denny

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – 1950’s TV Dinner Fathers Day Card

The front of this card looks conservative enough that you wouldn’t know it was sold in the decade when greeting cards went bonkers and...

June 13, 2010 by Allee Willis

Gigantic Plastic “Shoe” Bank

I found this today at one of the dumps I go to. Just sitting there mixed in with the childrens toys. It’s huge. 15 inches long & 1...

by denny

Apache Land Cafe plate

I This is a 1950’s dinner plate from the Apache Land Cafe, part of the Apache Land Village shopping center, motel and cafe in the smal...

by Michael Ely

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Big Bear Gals Photo – 1930’s

I wish I could say this was an old family photo, but the truth is I found it at a garage sale. It’s hand-tinted and on the back is wri...

by Douglas Wood

Faultless Rubber Company Colon Tube

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by ginger

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Enamel Ashtrays in the 60’s…

We actually had one like this years ago. Then I found these two at a yard yard a fews years ago. Just for old time sake, I bought them....

by MyFunCloset