The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch » Advertising/Promotion

Children’s EP 7 inch record

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March 29, 2012 by denny

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What the hell? It’s the wig coat!

Taken some time in the 70’s, this is the WIG coat, worn by uk sueprmodel, Linda Marshall. I wonder if it’s itchy?...

March 28, 2012 by denny

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Duct Work Man

Saw this Duct Work Man at a local home improvement show/fair....

by Nessa

An Alternative To Donuts

I just love this advert…a weight gain by cake would be more fun.....

March 26, 2012 by shirlie williams

Irony Iron

Young people have visions, the old have dreams. I think this is simply brilliant....

March 22, 2012 by Markydoodle

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Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 215

I love this little chicken bucket....

March 20, 2012 by denny

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Early Reynolds Aluminum ad

I found this ad for the Reynolds Aluminum do-it-yourselfers in a book I got in an old book at a library book sale. I assumed it was old...

by Bob Ramsdell

Fantastic Yarn advert from the 50’s

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March 11, 2012 by denny

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Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 200

I used to get this toy every time I went to Woolworth’s in the Plymouth Meeting Mall in Pennsylvania....

March 3, 2012 by denny

Girlfriend Trophy

I was amazed when I saw this, it slightly freaks me out I have to say…..but having said that I would love to see a wall full, has anyo...

by shirlie williams

What becomes of a 1955 red step stool…

What becomes of a 1955 red step stool. The bottom photo shows an ad when it was selling brand new in a 1955 Better Homes and Garden mag I po...

February 26, 2012 by MyFunCloset

The ultimate Fashion Climax

Allee, Hopefully this is machine washable....

February 25, 2012 by Atomic Dog

KITSCHY KOMPACT…

This sweet little Kitschy Compact has a hand painted Flamingo…the color is a clear Lipstick Red. The compact case has a tight vinyl/p...

February 18, 2012 by k2dtw

Jockey Fashion Underwear for men

I can deal with the multi colored undies but the mesh get up is a bit much. The 3 of them look so confident....

February 17, 2012 by denny

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Uncle O’Grimacey Ring

The time of the Shamrock Shake is almost upon us, and I thought I would share this piece of Shamrock Shake memorabilia from my childhood. ...

by Nessa

Vintage Prune Ad “Let’s Have A Prune Party”

Come on let’s!...

February 16, 2012 by denny

Kitschy Find in Niles Antique Shop

All I can say is wow. A naked baby wearing a scarf while singing a satanic carol! And with avian accompaniment no less! Of course, I was spe...

February 11, 2012 by windupkitty

Rolling kitchen cart, step stools- a 1950’s must…

As a litte one in the mid 1950’s, I remember we had a white rolling table and a step stool too. Don’t recall the color of the ...

February 10, 2012 by MyFunCloset

1955 was a great year for cars…lots of cars

Detroit was THE city of progress. My uncle was part of the steel business that made these beauties. A new car every year. Don’t y...

February 9, 2012 by MyFunCloset

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Abbey Rents Bedpan Ashtray

I can think of a lot of things to rent from Abbey Rents but I prefer them to be more in the mode of party supplies than bedpans. I’m n...

February 8, 2012 by Allee Willis

Yes but what kind of rug?

There are rugs… and there are rugs....

by MyFunCloset

Toilet Shaped House

The Toilet shaped house is in Korea, and was built by Sim Jae-duck, the chairman of the Inaugural General Assembly of the World Toilet Assoc...

February 7, 2012 by shirlie williams

Ever wonder what a TV cost in 1955?

Just recently, I found two 1955 “Better Homes and Gardens” magazines. The ads are priceless. This was the television departme...

February 5, 2012 by MyFunCloset