Two esoteric cultures (beatniks and Sci-Fi) collide in this January, 1962 issue of Fantastic Stories of Imagination magazine. The color illu...
Kitsch » March 2010
The Art of Making Beer book
There are no pics on the inside, but I find the front and back covers to be quite festive. Pretzels anyone? Is that a loaf of bread and a si...
Nerdy Magnet Thing
This magnet.. thing… has big thick glasses, a strange mouth, and a hanging plaque-piece which reads “Always picked last in gym.&...
Here’s Johnny – Magic Moments from the Tonight show
Not one of Johnny Carson’s best ideas – this album was a flop – while the intentions were good – the tonight show wa...
Ann-Margret BackStage Pass
In 1991 Ann-Margret made her Radio City Music Hall debut – She played a sold out week in October – this is a ALL ACCESS Back Sta...
Sunbeam Iron from 1930
Iron was always stored in it’s original box that it shipped in. It belonged to Bella Guilbert of New Hampshire. I love it that it only...
Fizzies 8 Action Drink Tablets – floo fly florange make this orange But on
I used to eat these tablets as candy (never tried it as a drink ala alka seltzer) when I was a kid. These ones are a newer box containing 8 ...
South of the Border Jacket – Still Fun
I think it was more common in the late 1950’s. An early memory was my 5th grade teacher, Miss Kowalski wearing one like this to school...
Autographed LP – Duane Eddy!
As mentioned in a previous post – I had the chance to meet Duane Eddy and see him play at the Deke Dickerson Guitar Geek Festival. Of ...
Dachshund Lapel pin
This too was a gift from my Mother in-law. She knew all about my obsession with this breed. I always loved the “Amityville Red Glowing...
The Gayes “Du vita lilla duva”
I have no idea what this says. Hopefully it’s nothing offensive like their dirty shoes....
My fav is the blue and white glitter Mary who’s body is made from lava from Mt Vesuvius.
A small part of my collection …...
Indian Fireworks Labels – 1960’s
These vintage fireworks labels are from Sivakasi, India. The marketing approaches defy description– two show young children with the d...
The Finest in Adult Reading (1960’s)
These eight salacious paperback covers are from the late sixties. I threw out the actual books because they smelled like cigarette smoke, bu...
Purple Bobbly Tiara Pen
It’s a pen with a plastic Tiara with a gem stone in the middle of it! The Tiara is also on a spring so it’s like a “bobble...
Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – 1970’s Streaker Pendant
Cheap jewelry is always a popular breeding ground for Kitsch. Kitsch glitz shines especially bright when designs are made to capitalize on...
Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Rubber Waffle
Of all the things I have in my house, a 40 year collection of Atomic, Soul and Kitsch memorabilia, this rubber waffle that’s sat out o...
Scissor Catcher
This scissor-catcher is quite polite, it even says “please.” The cute little mushrooms go good in the kitchen, though I’m ...
Jive, Calypso, Swing Dancers
Yard sale find! Vibrant 8 x 10 lithos of island & city black dancers, 40s -50s era. Love the graphics, the colors, the movement. I wish ...
1970’s Disco On Wheels business card
This was a side business my brother in-law had in the 70’s with a pal of his....
Hollywood LA 40’s Post Cards
I love the color & the building lines. This must have been a memorable stop on a cross-country motor trip dated to the late 40s. The kid...