The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

I Wish They All Could Be…

The Art Director/Production Designer for Katy Perry’s latest video, “California Gurlz” definitely knows his/her kitsch. Be...

August 13, 2010 by Douglas Wood

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CURB SERVICE….

SO COOL… Found this GREAT double sided enamel sign Up-North in Petoskey Mi… Just Loved the graphics ….....

by k2dtw

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Chiquita Banana 33 1/3rpm Record

I don’t have a turntable anymore, so I’m unable to enjoy this record....

August 12, 2010 by ginger

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – 1950’s Luer Lard Box

I’ve never actually chomped down on a hunk of Luer Pure Lard but it sure comes in a pretty box. Not only is the box coated with enough...

August 11, 2010 by Allee Willis

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Kitchen Set

This is a fun little set. It does everything it says it does. The foods included are whole eggs, meat patties, hot dogs, potstickers(!), bel...

by ginger

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A calorie counter can be swayed…

The Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas had a great buffet when we visited a few years ago. I couldn’t help but to snap shots of their d...

by MyFunCloset

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Vintage Plastic Peanut Purse

For someone like me who likes to have the right purse for any possible theme this 13″ long plastic peanut seemed like it was perfect. ...

August 10, 2010 by Allee Willis

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Ok, you go straight for a couple of miles and hang a left at the Big Chicken….

Q: What’s big and red with a clucking beak and a giant eyeball that spins? A: The Big Chicken, of course! The big chicken has been a M...

by Georgia

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Campbell’s Tomato Soup Vase

This old, oversized (4X6) soup can comes with a removable lid with a hole in it. I thought the palm tree seemed so El Lay....

August 8, 2010 by Michael M.

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That’s corny- a corn flake camera?

Who doesn’t need a camera at breakfast? Momma ordered this 110 camera with box tops…it’s never been out of the package or ...

by Georgia

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Elvis Recipe Pot Holders

I bought these at the Graceland Gift Shop. One pot holder is Elvis and some BBQ Ribs, with the recipe for Special BBQ Sauce. The other one i...

August 7, 2010 by Planet Joan

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Fish Bookends

It was so ugly I had to have it....

by Michael M.

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Corn Festival in La Habra, CA

Summertime means festivals and celebrations all over the country. Sixty-two years ago, the La Habra Host Lions Club presumed that transplant...

August 6, 2010 by Markydoodle

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A Streetcar Named Desire

This is a large ceramic vintage cookie jar in the form of a San Francisco-style streetcar. I get that the round handle on the lid is a cooki...

August 5, 2010 by Douglas Wood

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Texas Bull Shot glass You’ll Like Our Likker!

vintage glass says Black Angus “Home of the Angus Sour You’ll Like Our Likker!” on one side and the other says Texas Bull ...

by kookykitsch

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Free beef w/tire purchase

My mom recently bought some new tires at one of the big tire chains (with “400 store locations throughout the Western United States...

August 4, 2010 by Cheetah Velour

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THE T-BONES “No Matter What Shape Your Stomach’s In” – LP on the Liberty Label

What is she doing with her lips? The bikini is tops!...

August 3, 2010 by denny

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Super Defrost Meat Tray

I spotted this at the flea market in Wellfleet and only $1.00....

August 1, 2010 by denny

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Montgomery Hot Lunch (Texas Hot Wieners) in Norriston PA

Texas Hot Wieners has been around in Norristown since the 40’s I believe. I grew up eating these wieners. It’s funny to see how ...

July 31, 2010 by denny

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Carved Styrofoam Fish

i took the fish photo at an auction in flint, mi though it wasn’t in the auction. it’s 12″ wide and painted on ridged styr...

July 29, 2010 by DetroitKent

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Beethoven’s Fifth Popcorn

Other than the fact that it’s packaged in a 750ml bottle, the standard size vessel for champagne, the stretch to connect product with ...

July 27, 2010 by Allee Willis

Picture Cook Book

This is my all-time favorite cookbook. It was published in 1958 and contains recipes along with photos that appeared in Life Magazine betwee...

by Michael Ely

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Japanese Portable Banana Keeper

I’m not sure which kitsch factor I enjoy most about this made in Japan Portable Banana Keeper, the fact that it’s pierced with h...

July 26, 2010 by Allee Willis

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Marshmallow Ant Farm

I recently received these lovely “Marshmallow Farms” edible ants as a gift. Manufactured by Northbrook, Illinois’ New Era ...

by Mark Blackwell

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Love Bank

I got this watermelon slice-shaped bank on eBay many years ago in a “lot” of various papier mache banks. It is 8″ long, a ...

July 24, 2010 by Carrie

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