The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

The Singing Binion Family “I Hold A Clear Title” – LP

First off, the shot is too far away but gives just enough to show us how hideous the suits are here....

by denny

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Vintage Family Christmas Photo 1959

This is my spouse and his brothers. I love this card as I am a real sucker for 50’s font! Ernie is to the far right, brother in-law Da...

December 25, 2010 by denny

A KING FAMILY CHRISTMAS! LP

That’s just way too many white hats under one roof....

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My Mom painted these Christmas Tree ornaments

I wouldn’t buy folk art in a store. But when somebody we care about makes something, it becomes special to us. My Mom painted these Ch...

December 20, 2010 by Markydoodle

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Christmas for the Family LP introduced by Jack “Santa” Benny

Dennis Day sings Christmas for the Family – introduced by Jack “Santa” Benny...

December 18, 2010 by kookykitsch

Holiday Foto Funnies

Happy Holidaze, AWMoK!...

December 14, 2010 by Douglas Wood

1957 Handyman’s Book

I bought this at a garage sale because I loved the late 1950’s graphics, not out of any familiarity or affection for this type of book...

December 7, 2010 by Douglas Wood

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Behind the 8 Ball Card Game – 1969

The best thing about this 8 Ball card game is the photo on the cover. I love that the whole family got all dressed up to play it together. I...

November 29, 2010 by Douglas Wood

Universal Statuary Asian Man and Woman

I found this couple at Goodwill.. they are marked Universal Chicago 1962 on the back. they have been repaired at some point but look great o...

November 26, 2010 by Dennis

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Little teeny tiny pocket knife

This belonged to my Pop and only measures an inch long. It’s fully functional too but I don’t think it would help me if accosted...

November 13, 2010 by denny

All About CB Two-Way Radio from Radio Shack

a layman’s “plain talk” technical manual from Radio Shack...

November 9, 2010 by kookykitsch

Ceramic Poodle Family

I saw this for $7.00 at the flea market....

October 31, 2010 by denny

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Dour Couple Salt & Pepper Shakers

This odd couple is a refreshing antidote to the numerous “cheerful” salt and pepper shakers that grace our kitchens. Found them ...

October 18, 2010 by Douglas Wood

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 34 – August 2010)

Such an incredible set of wall plaques. I added this set to my list of favorite items at “Willis Wonderland”. Jamming on the xyl...

October 5, 2010 by denny

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – 1960’s Church & Funeral Fans, Wienerschnitzel and The Color Purple

I bought my first African American church fan in the late 1970’s but my collection really kicked into gear after I worked with James B...

September 30, 2010 by Allee Willis

Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 25 – August 2010)

I want to know what this sounds like? Where is Harold now? Where did you get this Allee!!?? Okay, this kills me but what is really killing m...

September 23, 2010 by denny

ACRYLIC GRAPES HAVE ARRIVED!!!!!

This is one complete sculpture. This was $5.00. the smaller green cluster was $7.00. Wood sculptures, acrylic grapes and my Ipod docking sta...

September 22, 2010 by denny

Denny’s Adventure’s in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 23 – August 2010)

I didn’t want this to get lost in a posting of other things and wanted to do a little dedication here to Allee’s pop, the man th...

September 18, 2010 by denny

The Smylie Family – an inspirational LP

I’m afraid of this one. I want to know if Junior still has this incredible hair-do? I’d also love to know if Mom made all the ou...

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My dad & his tie in 1970’s Fuller-O’Brien Ad

My dad, who worked as “Personnel Director” a position now called head of HR, at Fuller-O’Brien, in the early 70’s, w...

September 16, 2010 by kookykitsch

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Waitin’ Longin’ Yearnin’ for new hairstyles!

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September 11, 2010 by Cindy Tilley-Johnson

Kitchen Madonna

I bought this on my first trip to The Brimfield Flea Market....

September 6, 2010 by Planet Joan

my flakey family googly eyes on cereal

bunch of cereal flakes with googly eyes and says My Flakey Family...

September 4, 2010 by kookykitsch

What’s a Picnic without Dutch Cereal?

This is a vintage (1950’s) tin for Brinta, a cereal from Holland. I love the period tin litho graphics, but even better is the concept...

August 19, 2010 by Douglas Wood