The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Camera Kid

I don’t usually buy stuff this.. um.. sentimental looking? But I like camera-related stuff and I thought his gold details were cute....

by Nessa

How You Can Be Lovelier….The Du Barry “Beauty Plan Record”

I love that this was on Columbia Records. All that money and time to make a record for normal to dry skin....

by denny

AMAZING vintage ceramic ashtrays with sexy ladies!

I took a bunch of snapshots of some fantastic things from a collectables book I have. What I wouldn’t do to own a few of these....

by denny

Mae West and her boys…..

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by denny

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Alligator fashions?

This made my day. I have no idea the history of this picture or why she is modeling an alligator outfit....

June 25, 2013 by denny

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Be A Sandwich Queen!

You mean all I have to do is make a crepe and that will elevate me to queen status?...

by denny

Make Your Own Cat House

Make your own cat house with this fun pattern! I think the fish-shaped one is hilarious....

by Nessa

Sirloin Restaurant & Club

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June 23, 2013 by denny

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Typewriter Lady Planter

Found this typewriter lady planter at an antique mall and had to have her! But… why is she bald?! Well, this is a Napcoware planter,...

by Nessa

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Ceramic Monk Decanter

I have no idea what was stored inside of this monk, whether it was some sort of cooking oil or booze, I’m not sure. I found this for...

by denny

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Light Ash Tray Fits on Cigarette Holder – an amazing vintage advertisement!

Can someone please explain to me why this would even be considered practical? Even so, I think it’s an amazing piece of smoking kits...

June 19, 2013 by denny

MARKEL Electric HEETAIRE – Neo-Glo Model

Vintage floor heater. I love the handle and designs on the side of the unit. It’s also in perfect condition....

by denny

Vintage Politically Incorrect Pidgin Chinese Girl Valentine

She’s so cute – but would not fly today! She’s a stand-up valentine – the tab is where the signatures are. Pr...

by Celiene

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CHI-CHES-TERS PILLS – a vintage advert for that “time of the month”…..

50 cents a box to help with those difficult days....

by denny

ONLY TWO DAYS LEFT!!!

. As I sit here with LESS THAN FOUR DAYS LEFT for this fundraising campaign for “The D”, I can’t help but think about a...

June 18, 2013 by Allee Willis

George Update! Fresh Paint!

I was obsessed when you first posted this place: https://www.awmok.com/2010/05/22/sheltons-nursery-pink-elephant/ https://www.awmok.com/20...

June 11, 2013 by StoryTroy

The Harmony Hofers “How Great Thou Art”

Well how great are those glasses and little Suzie’s hair and the early photoshopped background. I love Suzie’s necklace....

by denny

Dick on Pathe’ Records

His beady eyes are killing me but that shirt is pretty fabulous....

by denny

My new FAVORITE ceramic sailor!! A rare promotional bank

Stands about 8 inches tall. I see these from time to time and I am absolutely obsessed with anything having to do with vintage sailor kits...

by denny

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The most stunning afro I have ever seen!

This has got to be the most stunning afro I have ever seen. I wish I knew who this was but I’m afraid it was a random image I ran ac...

by denny

The Pink Elephant

In the middle of a cornfeild where I live in Southern Illinois. Is Pink Elephant Antiques. A favorite place of mine! There is a giant ice cr...

June 8, 2013 by IceGreenCone

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Vintage culotte advertisement?

Did anybody really wear these?...

by denny

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CHRISTINE PLAYS IT HOT!

This has got to be one of my new favorite, lounge inspired lp’s. I can tell by this picture, Christine is on FIRE!...

by denny

Kitchy Business Card

Who dat? I posted somewhere here that my business card said Kitschologist! I’m a kitsch kindred spirit. If I had a Knick-Knacker...

by Celiene