The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

FANTASTIC savings bank from the late 40’s or early 50’s

This fantastic bank measures about 12×12. Another gift from fellow akitschionado Planet Joan. I love that the artists name is on th...

March 7, 2012 by denny

1940’s Ceramic Pig Bank

I almost exploded with excitement when I found this little pig bank. Stands about 6 inches high and was purchased for $6.00, and 25% off....

January 24, 2012 by denny

Gigantic Ceramic Bear Bank

This huge ceramic, bear bank was on sale at a thrift shop I stopped into while running some errands. I am guessing it was over 20 inches t...

January 18, 2012 by denny

Lucky Coin

This is a coin I found with my metal detector. It is about 7/8″ in diameter. Sorry I couldn’t get this to Allee before the Ros...

by Bob Ramsdell

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A new and fabulous DACHSHUND ceramic planter and bank

I have a half a dozen of these planters but this is the first one that also incorporates a “bank slot” in it. Cost = $2.00. He...

November 30, 2011 by denny

Ceramic ashtray or dish – found at the local dump “gift hut”

everyone needs ne of these these days. This was art of a very popular series of ashtrays and smallplates in the 60's....

November 27, 2011 by denny

Paper Mache Bank By Dakin

Cute paper mache bank by Dakin, made in Japan.. I’m guessing in the 1960s or 70s? This thing cost me a dime, I think....

November 17, 2011 by Nessa

You can always bank on Emerson

Found this cool little (about 4″ in length) item recently at a garage sale. It’s a Bakelite bank that was given away as a prom...

November 16, 2011 by Douglas Wood

A Chicken Bank…

Now this little guy is sooo adorable. He’s a bank standing about 8″. Marked 1978 Royalty Ind. Inc. Made in USA. Just found his l...

November 3, 2011 by MyFunCloset

Wooden Nickel No. II

This Buffalo This Buffalo nickel was made to look like a real nickel. I never seen a wooden nickel before so I kept it and paid for my coffe...

October 22, 2011 by Bob Ramsdell

Wooden Nickels

These two wooden nickels come from a place called Chiefs in Winnemucca, Nevada.The Indian is carrying a sign that says “One Moccasin P...

October 11, 2011 by Bob Ramsdell

A girl’s best friend

I love promotional items/freebies, and if they make no sense- even better! This little item tells us that a girl’s best friend is her ...

September 19, 2011 by Cheetah Velour

Spray with Suede!

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September 18, 2011 by Markydoodle

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September 9, 2011 by Markydoodle

How Do They Get a Penny In a Bottle?

This regular penny is in a small bottle with a stopper in the top. I wonder if the indentation in the bottom has anything to do with it?...

August 19, 2011 by Bob Ramsdell

Wizard of Oz Check

My late wife was a “Coupon Queen”. When she got this rebate check in the mail, she said that no way would she cash the check a...

August 13, 2011 by Bob Ramsdell

Moon Landing Penny

I found this 1969 penny with a metal detector. It has stamped on it the 1969 lunar landing showing the curvature of the moon with the Earth ...

August 3, 2011 by Bob Ramsdell

Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July, 2011- Part 2

This is one of those old novelty toys from 1957. I don’t know how Allee acquired this one but it did throw me off at first glance. �...

July 19, 2011 by denny

Shop ‘Til You Drop Refrigerator Magnet

I found this at a thrift shop. I didn’t realize it was a refrigerator magnet until I had it close to a metal pin I was getting ready t...

July 8, 2011 by Bob Ramsdell

“Petty Cash” coin box/purse

Purchased for $3.00 at the local flea market....

June 30, 2011 by denny

Retirement Fund – hobo bank

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May 25, 2011 by denny

Fabulous Elephant Bank – Made in Japan

I purchased this bank for $4.50 at a thrift shop I just discovered in Hyannis, MA. I was in a hurry and couldn’t really inspect the ...

May 4, 2011 by denny

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Income Tax Day and a Mr T. Bank

I pity the fool who doesn’t dig all the way down into his/her pockets on this, the most dreaded of days, Income Tax Day, and cough up ...

April 18, 2011 by Allee Willis

A sound investment from Chinatown

I keep all my money in elastic bands!...

April 14, 2011 by suzette