The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Americana

I work as a Department of the Army Civilian at Fort Leonard wood, MO. My whole office is decorated in Americana and these are some of my f...

January 25, 2011 by Patty McDonald

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Attack of the Barbie Clones, Part 1

I collect Vintage Barbie dolls, and I have since I was about 11 years old and bought my first one at an antique fair at the local mall. I ...

by Nessa

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early art deco outdoor torchiere

This is the smaller sized lamps that accent the sides of the Civic Center in Oklahoma City. A building lucky enough to hold The Color Purple...

by john switzer

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – 1960’s “Last Leg O’ The (knee) Trip” Pen

I’m happy to report that my own recently operated on left knee is finally allowing my leg to return to its natural state such as mod...

January 24, 2011 by Allee Willis

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Junior Nurse Thermos

This thermos was part of a vinyl lunchbox set called “Junior Nurse,” made in 1963 by King-Seeley Thermos Co. Gotta love the wond...

by Michael Ely

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It’s The Allee Willis Meatloaf!! (part 2)

I’m getting hungry. FYI, brussell sprouts scare me so I avoided Allee’s eyes. Ernie had so much fun and was very quick to want...

by denny

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Benign Girl Bootleg Barbie Phone

My friend Katherine sent me this Bootleg Barbie Phone a few years ago. She got it at a dollar store in Chicago. Isn’t it hilarious...

by Nessa

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Mid Century Ceiling Light Fixture

I am dating this to mid century era due to obvious reasons. This was another thrift find for pennies. Looks to be a foyer light. Tryin...

by Karen

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souvenirs that say “guess where I’ve been”

nothing like a souvenir that leaves no doubt where you have been....

by john switzer

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Brussel Sprouts Bouquet – For Susan Olsen/Cindy Brady/Iamfluff

This is in response to IamFluuf’s comment on the brilliant meatloaf portrait of me made by aKitschionado Denny at https://www.awmok.co...

January 23, 2011 by Allee Willis

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Jean Craig, Graduate Nurse Book + Knee Update

I’ve been blessed this past week to have great friends grace my bedside and nurse me through knee surgery, dressing up as nurses thems...

by Allee Willis

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It’s The Allee Willis Meatloaf!! (part 1)

I thought if everybody else was getting into creating art with food then I could give it a try too! So i decided to immortalize Allee Will...

by denny

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Don Lonie “Talks With Teenagers” original lp

I wouldn’t even leave this guy alone with my animals yet alone a teenager....

by denny

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Teeny tiny cauldron ashtray

This ashtray is so tiny. Only stands about 3 inches tall and cost $1.00 in one of the thrift stores I visited when in the Philly area....

by denny

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Little Piggies

A friend of mine painted each of her toes as little piggies free hand!...

by Patty McDonald

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Senior Class Photos, “Americana H.S.”

I went to Missouri to visit my daughter and her family last weekend, and had the opportunity to watch my granddaughter play basketball (s...

by Markydoodle

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So deco, 8ft high aluminum torchier

The deco torchiere is just to share as a piece of deco art. I know its not kitsch....

by john switzer

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 92 – August 2010)

Can I tell everyone how much fun I had photographing the bottle openers at “Willis Wonderland”? Sometimes it’s the little ...

January 22, 2011 by denny

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Austrian cow salt and pepper shakers

These are my Austrian Alps cow salt and pepper shakers. Purchased on a holiday weekend in Tirol while I was stationed in Germany serving i...

by hotshotjumpgirl

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Century Style Red Yellow Lava Lamp

Although the originals came out in the mid 60’s this one dates to the 80’s. I can never pass on a good lava lamp!...

by Karen

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Fish painting done by me…..(2010)

I was motivated to paint this after seeing all the fish at Snappy P’s, “The House of Prudence”. The bulbous orange thing o...

by denny

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Aer O Toaster

I was talking to fellow AWMOK contributor Michael Ely online this week, and he asked me if I ever get tired of traveling, which I do practic...

by Markydoodle

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BERMUDA souvenir mug

I’ve never been to Bermuda....

by denny

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Bobby Tells It Like It Is – LP

This is the most creative cover art I have ever seen....

January 21, 2011 by denny

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GIGANTIC Ceramic Whale Tissue Holder

I found this at a garage sale....

by denny

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Kitsch » January 2011