The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch » Advertising/Promotion

Westbrook China – 1968

Love these sets! I have no idea if this set if part of the Westbrook line of China but they look it to me. I found this set of 4 at the du...

by denny

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Jade Hosiery advertisement from 1968

Pretty simple ad but I do love how they spelled out “Jade”....

July 2, 2011 by denny

Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 146 – August 2010)

This is a pretty fabulous beer sign! Frigidaire promotional measuring glass. I forgot to include these pitchers with the rest of the set so ...

July 1, 2011 by denny

Kelly Girl – THE GIRL WITH THE GUARANTEE (vintage advertisement)

Coming across this ad for Kelly Girl Temps really made my day, It’s the flip that is really killing me here, it’s perfection!...

by denny

plenty of wiggle room

especially if you are gonna take a “moanin’ nap...

June 25, 2011 by john switzer

Bowling IS just good clean fun.

keep your eye on the pins...

June 24, 2011 by john switzer

If Peter Pain hammers you rub in Ben-Gay!

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June 21, 2011 by BeeJay

FACITMAN HEAVEN

Since posting my original Facitman a few days ago I decided to do some googlin’ and came across these men. I find it very interesting ...

June 17, 2011 by Bev Hogue

Skinless Wiener

‎”And look! They don´t split open, even when you cook them!” Love that line....

by BeeJay

Fritos made music?

I am NOT kidding: This 45rpm record came in a bag of Fritos. One side had the Frito Twist song, the other told you how to do it. It was ...

June 15, 2011 by Billaurie

FACITMAN

FACITMAN Could not pass this guy by. Had to have him. He’s an advertising figure for the Swedish Facit adding machine from the 1950...

June 14, 2011 by Bev Hogue

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Vogue November 1984 Part 1

Luckily this magazine still sits in Mum’s sitting room. Aunt Margaret must have picked it up when she was in Boston and Mum (her young...

by windupkitty

Planters Peanut Salt & Pepper Shakers

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June 11, 2011 by Ted Nimmo

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My kinda gal

Isn’t this the best deeeet deeet idea you have heard all month?...

by Pigmy Will

DIG Magazine w/fab Beatles pix!

Found this great September, 1964 teen magazine, “Dig” at a garage sale. Among the features inside, 100 facts no one knows about ...

June 7, 2011 by Douglas Wood

1960’s MOPED advertisement

Here we go again with that futuristic style in advertising which I just love! Look at the girl sitting on the rock, the pose just kills me....

June 6, 2011 by denny

It’s The Crazy New Kraft Caramel Cone – vintage ad

Can we say sugar high here? I don’t remember these but am amazed that parents used to give these little cones to the kiddies filled wi...

June 4, 2011 by denny

HAPPY DAYS…

FROM HAPPY DAYS…. Cute and Adorable “Potsie”… I never see him???...

June 3, 2011 by k2dtw

That time of month

IT’s all about riding bikes, wearing converse sneakers and knee socks, yellow and red clothing when you have your period. Yeah. Go...

May 29, 2011 by snappyp

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Peter Max – 1968-69 advertisement

I have no idea who Peter Max is and only ever heard of him when I came across this in one of the old magazines I found here at home. I abs...

May 24, 2011 by denny

1970’s White Bubble TV!

I’m going to be re-decorating a room here at the house and would kill for one of these tv’s! In all my travels I have never ru...

May 17, 2011 by denny

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – 1950’s Handpainted Poodle Wastebasket

This past weekend LA was in bloom with garage sales. I’ve tried resisting these for years, especially since opening The Allee Willis M...

May 16, 2011 by Allee Willis

Make Love To Your Rug!?? A 1970’s sex product?

As you stroke it? Excuse me?...

by denny

Vintage Ramada Inn Advert! This is SWEET!

I’ve really learned to appreciate pink....

May 13, 2011 by denny