The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

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.&...

March 6, 2010 by Nessa

Rene Touzet and his orchestra “cha cha cha” in hi-fi

I love everything about this one....

by denny

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...

by rustyamo

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...

by rustyamo

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...

by denny

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 ...

by kookykitsch

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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...

by MyFunCloset

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 ...

by MeshuggaMel

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...

March 5, 2010 by denny

The Gayes “Du vita lilla duva”

I have no idea what this says. Hopefully it’s nothing offensive like their dirty shoes....

by denny

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One More Panty Hose Baby

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by Peter Kimmel

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 …...

by shirlie williams

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...

by Douglas Wood

A Basket of Trolls at the Hospice Charity Shop

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by shirlie williams

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...

by Douglas Wood

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...

by denny

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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...

by Allee Willis

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...

March 4, 2010 by Allee Willis

Scissor Catcher

This scissor-catcher is quite polite, it even says “please.” The cute little mushrooms go good in the kitchen, though I’m ...

by Nessa

LEZZO TEA

A friend brought this back from me from a trip to Turkey several yrs ago. Maybe, in that country, a cold glass of apple Lezzo tea, is just w...

by kookykitsch

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 ...

by MyFunCloset

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....

by denny

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...

by MyFunCloset