The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

sing-along mic with 12 Haimeshe songs

discovered in a UPS Shipping/toy store in Wesley Hills, NY...

by kookykitsch

I’m thinking maybe ’50s…

I love the modern lines on this piece. The artist did a great job with the glazes too. A mold number 1197 on the bottom. It’s only 5&#...

by MyFunCloset

“HOMIES” – Key Chains, figurines & stickers

These little key chains and figures were purchased in “gum ball type” vending machines years ago....

by denny

Zonte Douches “Modern women make sure of internal cleanliness” – vintage ad

I am amazed at the amount of ads from this era marketed at people who supposedly have an issue with odor....

June 23, 2010 by denny

One more head vase…

The only head vase I have ever found at a reasonable price. This Relpo 5 3/4″ beauty was hidden on a back table, in the middle of the ...

by MyFunCloset

60’s Kokeshi Doll Bottle – Menthe-flavored Saki

Apparently, airlines used to give these figural bottles of flavored Saki to First Class customers in the 1960’s. This one is Menthe (M...

by Douglas Wood

Orange Flower Pin

This is one of my favorite pins to wear, it’s so colorful and funky. The orange petals, green pointy bits and orange center are metal ...

by Carrie

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LUNCH BOX bubble gum

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by lambshank1

Two Sides Of “The Krankies” LP

This really, really scares me....

June 22, 2010 by denny

A Corvair in Camelot: 1961 General Motors Promo Film

From 1949 to 1961, General Motors held a car show in major cities that was the granddaddy of all industrials. It was called “MOTORAMA....

by Markydoodle

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – AMI JukeBox Tip Tray

A petite 4″ x 6″, this little metal tip tray was a promotional item given away in the 1950’s by the AMI corporation to cel...

by Allee Willis

If Seurat had a cable show on Comedy Central…

The artist of this oil-on-canvas portrait was told by her art teacher to create a painting in the style of the French Impressionists. ‘...

by Douglas Wood

Owl Candle Holder

I love this owl candle holder!! You put a tea light inside and his eyes glow. He’s not very efficient, though, it makes him REALLY HOT...

by Nessa

cheetos lip balm

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by john switzer

Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Music Muffs Radio Headphones & Pomplamoose

Without question, these are by far my favorites of the 50 or 60 pairs of headphones that I own. Although of no use whatsoever in my recordin...

June 21, 2010 by Allee Willis

MC Hammer Clothing Patterns

I am speechless....

by denny

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Birth Control Pills Clock

Featured on the 12/16/03 segment of EVENING MAGAZINE, this Ortho brand clock is proudly displayed in our bathroom. The pills go round and ro...

by kookykitsch

Angelyne – An LA Icon

This belongs to my friend Roger. The lipstick smooch is still in great shape. I met Angelyne years ago when living in LA and felt as if R...

by denny

Good food…always.

The bright red stools, the white tablecloths, the flowers on the table , the palm tree shades, the plants behind the counter, and good food&...

by MyFunCloset

Poodles!!!! (Part 1)

I’ll tell you right now, I have a huge collection of spaghetti poodles, growing all the time. They come in all shapes, sizes, and colo...

June 20, 2010 by Nessa

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Kitsch of Yesterday meets Kitsch of Today

Now what’s Kitsch without our beloved Steve and Eydie… hmmm?...

by Zeppy

Concrete Cactus

Came across this giant black concrete cactus that someone felt compelled to build and place on their front lawn in Venice. Maybe it was to d...

by Douglas Wood

Twister was always fun…

A “Twister” dial without the big plastic floor sheet, for sale at today’s rummage sale. I think this was ’60’s...

by MyFunCloset

Plastic Ventriloquist Dolls – $5.00 each

I found these cleaning out my friend Roger’s storage unit. He purchased these years ago for $5.00 each. They are light weight plastic ...

by denny