The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Towel Owl

I suppose my grandmother made this towel-hanger owl at some point. It isn’t macrame’d, it’s crochet. Owls are kitschy. I l...

May 15, 2010 by Nessa

Vintage Martini Measurer by Mr. Woodpecker

This is a vintage Martini Measurer made by Mr. Woodpecker – “The Barkeep Line.” Each end has a ceramic measurer in which t...

May 13, 2010 by Douglas Wood

Boston Terrier Spice Set

One of my very favorite Boston Terrier collectibles – I waited a long time to find this on e-bay and probably paid too much, but what ...

May 12, 2010 by daleanne

6 comments

Crab Straw Purse

This crab has spent many a summer with me not to mention Labor Day weekend. Although she’s adorable and I get many compliments wheneve...

May 11, 2010 by Allee Willis

Lobster King

“Lobster King Harry Hackney with his Lobster Waitresses who won the Prize in Atlantic City’s Famous Beauty Pageant Parade on the...

by Nessa

10 comments

Royal Canadian Mounted Police Plate

From my very own Kitschen Wall. A handsome Mountie who’s Provincially surrounded....

by Zeppy

Vintage Ostrich by Josef Originals

This ostrich figurine was made by Josef Originals which produced a lot of these ceramic chotchkes in the fifties and sixties. I particularly...

by Douglas Wood

Vintage Ceramic Poodle Pitcher Bank

Poodle anything almost instantly qualifies as Kitsch. This one is a double K because for years I thought it was a pitcher until I finally we...

May 7, 2010 by Allee Willis

Outdoor Transistor Radio-Mania

I love actual owls and ladybugs but none so much as these transistorized versions. I have entire zoos and forests of these things but these ...

by Allee Willis

Pink Poodle Magazine And Book Rack

Made of spun spaghetti metal, this poodle is one of the most popular pets I’ve ever owned. I almost didn’t buy it because poodle...

by Allee Willis

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...

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

Let’s Fondue!

Most definitely exceptionally Kitsch…...

by Zeppy

Chalkware Swan Bathometer

My grandma had this hanging in her bathroom for as long as I can remember. She usually liked to keep the temperature around “Soak &...

May 3, 2010 by Nessa

Moose Head Creamer

I’ve seen these out and about but NEVER found one for $5.00! Got this today at a garage sale here on Cape Cod. I wonder if there is a ...

May 2, 2010 by denny

Ceramic Pine Scented Poodle Statue

Also on the bottom is “Buffalo Bill Nebraska”. The pine scent is long gone but the kitsch factor remains. I have NEVER seen a pi...

by denny

Jose’ Luis Moreno (inspirational LP) with puppets

The bird kind of creeps me out....

May 1, 2010 by denny

4 comments

Bear Souvenir Ashtray

I found this ashtray while going through some of my grandparents’ things. My grandpa used to smoke a pipe but stopped when I was born....

by Nessa

turtle cheese board

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April 30, 2010 by john switzer

this cheese is waxy

The turtles head comes out and is a cheese knife. Some guerlla mice have invaded the cheese. After the revolution, 3 or 4 mouse families wil...

April 29, 2010 by john switzer

5 comments

Parisienne Plate

I believe this is from the 1950’s its called Parisienne, Made in England by Alfred Meakin, I have had it some time found in a Jumble S...

by shirlie williams

Ceramic Swan Planter (found at the “dump store”)

I have 3 of these and this recent acquisition came from the “dump store” that I frequent. I use it as a toothbrush holder. Who...

by denny

Weiner Dog Dresser Caddy

I’m not sure if somebody has posted one of these already or not, it seems familiar. I found this in a cabinet while going through some...

April 28, 2010 by Nessa