The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

The Cookie Cop – Talking Cookie Jar (well sort of……)

This is the cookie cop and he is plastic. Tilt his head back and reach in for a cookie! I was disappointed when realzing his speaking mechan...

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Mamie van Doren 1952 – (2010 – a painting by Denny)

Mamie, if you are reading this, I sincerely apologize, not for the painting really but the fact I didn’t give you more eyelashes....

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The Rotary Connection CHRISTMAS lp – “Peace” (this is a strange one…)

Lots of floating heads....

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Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 129

I would feel better in an instant if served my tea in this mug!...

December 18, 2011 by denny

Merry Christmas AWMOK from Lawrence Welk!

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Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 127

Allee has the most amazing coffee cup collection. Drinking from a vintage coffee cup makes the coffee taste better....

December 17, 2011 by denny

1950’s Napkin Holder

It’s in perfect condition and the stitching is perfect. It’s plastic with some plant life wedged between, a feature on each side...

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Empire Bangs – Vintage Hair Ad

This is beautiful. Empire?...

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Peggy “Peggy King Sings….” – original LP

This looks interesting. Apparently Peggy recorded this for her mother and it was never supposed to be released. See the link below for m...

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Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 126

I love this pitcher....

December 16, 2011 by denny

1970’s Lamp

Saw this beauty at the flea market today!...

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Wooden Pig Bottle Opener

I snatched this up so fast and only for $3.00! I was motivated to buy this after photographing all the bottle openers at “Willis Wonde...

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Some sort of mysterious tool from the 40’s

I have no idea what this is but I found it at the dump’s “gift hut” here in my town of Orleans. It looks like it might b...

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Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 125

To think, I almost went to nursing school....

December 14, 2011 by denny

Asian Lady With Bee-Hive – 2010 (a painting by Denny)

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Soda Pop Activity Kit

This is for sale at “Ocean State Job Lot” which is another type of mark-down store. I was tempted to try this but after seeing i...

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AMAZING cigarette smoking device used for testing cigarettes, this one is BRILLIANT!

I must say that with everything going on here at home, I would not be putting cigarettes in this device. She looks awfully happy....

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Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 124

I need to have this! I’ll be hitting the jealous button over this kitsch!...

December 13, 2011 by denny

Science Fair “20 in 1 Electric Modular Experiment Kit”

I found this at the dump and it looks like it was never used. I found it fascinating and I never had toys like this growing up. This is from...

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Christmas with the Happy Crickets! original LP

They look more like happy, little aliens....

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Missouri tourist souvenir

Measures 3 x 5 inches. I guess if your cup was small enough it could sit on the hot plate here while you smoked. I’ve never seen these...

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Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 117

I finally got to see the city in April when we worked with Allee on the event – Allee Willis Marches On Detroit....

December 11, 2011 by denny

Pheasants Forever! A baseball cap

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