The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Princess Phones and a Girdle

1964 was a quirky time. The ads were sometimes strange. So what were they saying? If you wear a girdle, all the guys will call you? What do ...

January 6, 2010 by MyFunCloset

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Oh, Arthur Fielder, You Naughty Boy!

What on earth are you doing at this Doris Day themed brothel?! Actually, I don’t think he knows at all what he’s doing here! He ...

January 4, 2010 by windupkitty

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Carmen Miranda Print

I found this while scavenging the shops in Cape May New Jersey. I could not resist and lovingly dusted this off and purchased it for $8.00. ...

by denny

Let’s Dance!

Words can not express how much I love this album cover (the record’s great too)! The color saturation is incredible (couldn’t ev...

January 3, 2010 by windupkitty

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Keep Fit With Bonnie Prudden Exercise LP

A classic, gatefold exercise album. I originally owned this yes, but donated it to our friends who have a gym here on the Cape. I’ve d...

by denny

Spanish 60’s Go Go Dancers video

This is most likely from a Spanish film from the 60’s. I love anything with “Go Go” in the title!...

January 2, 2010 by denny

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Por Favor, Ya No Llores

I’m not sure if this pobre muchacha is crying because these fine gentleman have trapped her and forced her to listen to their song or ...

January 1, 2010 by windupkitty

Mmm Nice!

Who can resist the lovely Sandra Warner: album cover model to the stars!? I’m a big Bob Thompson fan and have quite a few of his recor...

December 31, 2009 by windupkitty

Burl Ives On the Beach at Waikiki LP

What goes better than Burl Ives and Waikiki?...

by kookykitsch

Home Shopping Network Tootie Pin

Back in the 80s my mother loved the Home Shopping Network, and she ordered many items from it over the years. I don’t know if they sti...

December 30, 2009 by jack

Snowman Christmas Wig

Snowman Christmas Wig….Hollywood Blvd. 12/19/09. This is my all-time favorite wig….ALL-TIME favorite WIG…....

by briandeshazor

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Mario Lanza? No, it’s Georgio Longdo and His Christmas Special!

This guy is “living kitsch” — if that’s at all possible. OMG, Allee… you gotta hear this … Believe it or...

December 29, 2009 by Brian Hamilton

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Honey, I’m putting on the organ music, you know what that means….

It’s time for dessert! And by the way these two are gazing into each other’s eyes, I think dessert has only just begun….Of...

by windupkitty

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Oh yeah, it’s picnic time, baby!

Wow, is my head completely in the gutter or is this most risque and sexy picnic album cover ever? I actually have 2 copies of this record. C...

by windupkitty

Asian Wall Planter

This is also one of my favorite pieces. Mint condition and only $1.00!!! I love the hat detail…..I own this....

December 28, 2009 by denny

My Mom With Santa Claus

I don’t know her age but this is the only pic I have of my mom sitting on Santa’s lap. Look at her facial expressions!...

December 27, 2009 by denny

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Toreador print or charcoal drawing

Found this fabulous print at the Wellfleet Drive In Flea Market here on Cape Cod. I have a thing for toreador pants and jackets!...

December 25, 2009 by denny

:08 min Buns VHS tape As Seen on TV

it’s “the fastest way to get sensational buns!”...

December 24, 2009 by kookykitsch

Cheech and Chong dolls

I have had these for only 6 years or so, one of the many things that my wife prefers to be hidden.(more where this came from) As part of an ...

December 16, 2009 by marty shaw

Magic Smiling Shoes

These wacky examples of extinct and uniquely fun footwear are a fond remnant of the Yellow Submarine/R. Crumb Era, circa 1969/1970. Sadly, t...

by Peter Kimmel

Snake (Or Whatever It Is) Shoehorn

say what you want about this shoe horn. It is a hot color, and it saves me from bending over to put on my shoes....

December 15, 2009 by Lasagne Lady Fitch

Jellybean Ho Ho Ho

This is my latest jellybean art piece, “Jellybean Ho Ho Ho,” constructed especially for Ghettogloss Art Gallery’s December...

December 13, 2009 by Mark Blackwell

Bombastic Revelers Holiday Candles

About 15 years ago I bought these candles at a deep discount store for less than $10. I began to get a little angsty when I couldn’t f...

by Markydoodle

Pantyhose Dolls! (Christmas themed)

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December 12, 2009 by Jason Mecier