I think these “half cups” were big sellers when they first appeared on the “kitsch scene”.
This pen hangs in the kitchen at “Willis Wonderland”.
HANG IN THERE BABY!
This still has the original manufacturer label as you can see here.
The toothpicks are everywhere.
Allee Willis
You’ve chosen some of my favorite possessions to spotlight here. Here are some more details on some of them:
Half a cup o coffee: https://www.alleewillis.com/awmok/kitschenette/2009/04/30/half-a-cup-of-coffee/
Leg pen: https://www.alleewillis.com/awmok/kitschenette/2011/01/24/allee-willis-kitsch-o-the-day-–-1960s-last-leg-o-the-knee-trip-pen/
Sock it To Me ashtray: https://www.alleewillis.com/awmok/kitschenette/2009/07/21/sock-it-to-me-beer-bottle-ashtray/
denny
I totally forgot about the “half cup” I have here for you. The letters are raised on it. I’ll dig it out.