The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Mom And Babies Doggie Ashtray

Though mostly a craze associated with the 1950’s and 60’s, animal families as ashtrays and sculptures will never go out of style...

May 7, 2010 by Allee Willis

Fore! Golfing Coat Rack

I made this “Arnold Palmer Coat Rack” out of golf clubs and balls in 1987 for a Debbie Harry video, “French Kissing In The...

by Allee Willis

String Art Owl

In the 1970’s, more owls lived on wood paneled walls than in trees. The owl is clearly the National Bird in the state of Kitsch as flo...

by Allee Willis

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“Music to Shave By”, 1959 Record

This 1959 promotional record for Remington Roll-A-Matic Shaver is the first hi-fi recording ever to be included in a national magazine. Rath...

by Douglas Wood

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Bruce Willis – The Return of Bruno LP

1987 record. How could you resist? COMIN’ RIGHT UP. RESPECT YOURSELF. DOWN IN HOLLYWOOD. YOUNGBOOD. UNDER THE BOARDWALK. SECRET AGENT ...

by kookykitsch

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1960 Model “X” Geographic

Mito and I went to the LA Modernism show last weekend, and this was sitting outside the entrance. Its the only one that was made and the onl...

by cm squared

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Let’s Fondue!

Most definitely exceptionally Kitsch…...

by Zeppy

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Bing Crosby Ice Cream – “The Cream of the Stars”

I bought this years ago while living in San Francisco. It has been on permanent display ever since!...

by Planet Joan

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A Go-Go (Hala Hala) Japanese Pop band from the 60’s

Another sort of “bouncing head” record sleeve. I usually love anything with “go-go” in the title....

by denny

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Anodized colored coasters unwrapped…

Anodized colored aluminum coasters. One more anodized home decor item from the 50’s, still in original tissue wrapping with box. I gue...

May 6, 2010 by MyFunCloset

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Americana Airlines post cards from 1970

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by denny

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The Beverley Sisters

The Beverley Sisters – Joy the eldest and twins Babs and Teddy.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXVGwCbUVz4 . They were popular in the 1...

by shirlie williams

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The Shirley Show @ Temple Beth-Israel

Shirley Shechtman is the soon-to-be 86-year-old mother of my best friend (since 1st grade), Allen. She’s still a working school teache...

by Douglas Wood

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Back when we could say “Stewardess”

“Hi, I’m Barbara. Fly me to Kitchami!” Air Kitch, First Class all the way!...

by Zeppy

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – The Extendable Fork and Top Chef Masters

Last night I found myself in the middle of another food fest, this time at Ciudad, another one of Top Chef Master competitor Susan Feniger&#...

by Allee Willis

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Betty Chung “Bell A Go-Go” 7 inch single

Anything with “go-go” in the title I am a complete fan of! Love how she is posed in each bell....

by denny

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Airline Fashions from the 60’s (a collage)

My favorite (besides the space bubble hat – which is not featured here) are the orange ensembles with the go-go boots!...

May 5, 2010 by denny

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Liza Minnelli t-shirt found at the local Goodwill

How could I not rescue this, another rescued t shirt....

by denny

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Boy George “Live My Life” – written by Allee Willis (pics and available versions of the song)

This is the cover for the import 12 inch and 7 inch. The 12 Inch came in a regular sleeve and another version came in a “poster bag...

by denny

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And she only costs $175…

The center of attention at a tag sale this weekend sat a life size sculpture of Ulla. That’s what they named her. I was told, when she...

by MyFunCloset

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PENTHOUSE presents The Love Symphony Orchestra LP 1978

PENTHOUSE presents pulsating disco and romantic moods for loving and dancing. side one – Let’s Make Love in Public Places side t...

by kookykitsch

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Amish Man Door Knocker

Watch what happens when you lift the black cast iron beard of this vintage Amish Man door-knocker: His eyes open! A clever designer would be...

by Douglas Wood

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The Singing Midget – (Lowell Mason) “Sing For God And Country” LP

I wanna know what the Crusaders look like. to...

by denny

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Ultimate Green Garden

If ever there were a garden for 2010 with no water required, no gardening bills to pay and always picture perfect plumage on well-sculpted a...

by Allee Willis

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – “Artistry With Hair” Sign

One sure shot sign of Kitsch is when someone’s idea stops at the first thought and doesn’t spin off into a more creative zone th...

May 4, 2010 by Allee Willis

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