The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Scatman, Spirit of the Sky

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by samseptic

Dutch Boy Planter

This little Dutch boy planter was made in Japan (probably in the 1960’s). He stands about four and a half inches high and he’s...

April 17, 2011 by Michael Ely

Wooden Wall Plaque with little girl reading…

This was a 50 cent item that I did not buy but felt that because she had a face made out of a rock, I had to photograph it. Almost 8×10...

by denny

Nun toothpick holder

This is small, about 4 inches tall and is wood. I am assuming this is used for toothpicks as it is the only thing that I can think of that o...

April 16, 2011 by denny

A rubber duck kayak trip

Kayaking with 17,000 Rubber ducks. It doesn’t get any better....

April 11, 2011 by snappyp

Back in action tomorrow!

Had THE MOST unbelievable week in Detroit!! Will be babbling about it for the next few weeks ad nauseum but am racing to pack my 5 suitcas...

April 10, 2011 by Allee Willis

Chalkware Asiana Pair

Here’s a tiny little pair of chalkware figures scored for a mere ten cents. The girl is reading, the boy is playing an instrument. T...

April 6, 2011 by Nessa

Eddie Barclay & His Orchestra “French Pastry” – lp

I think I would like some french pastries please....

April 3, 2011 by denny

Chief Paint Thinner Can

This is a large one gallon can of Chief paint and varnish thinner featuring a Native American chief in full war bonnet headdress. The colors...

April 1, 2011 by Michael Ely

A Rare Glimpse of a Most Beautiful Bird

Awhile ago, I submitted parts of my hat collection and dedicated the postings to Bill Cunningham, someone whom I’ve followed for years...

March 30, 2011 by windupkitty

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HATS FOR WINDUPKITTY….

Thinking of you Miss Windupkitty… there were hats for days!!! GREAT SHOPPING AT THE NY PIER SHOW MARCH 12-13, 2011...

by k2dtw

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Valley of the Dolls – original 8×10

This 8×10 was hidden in my buddy Roger’s stuff. This he would NOT part with! “Hand me a pen and not one of those lousy ball...

March 28, 2011 by denny

Clown Power Fist and Peace Sign

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by samseptic

Bill and Melanie Go See The Mardi Gras Pt.3

And to backtrack to St. Charles Avenue a bit as i forgot to put this in Pt. 2. This is the Beouf Gras, the Fatted Calf, symbolizing the R...

March 26, 2011 by BRBill

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Elfen Crafts by Number

Last night when I was at my son’s home in Rancho Cucamonga, I spotted this panel on the fireplace mantel. I was told it was purcha...

March 23, 2011 by Markydoodle

Ms Robin Hood Lamp

Another Goodwill find...

March 20, 2011 by Dennis

Bill and Melanie Go See The Mardi Gras Pt.2

We’ve seen Zulu parade down Jackson Avenue and some Indians. Now it’s over by 2nd and Dryades by the H&R Bar to see more Ind...

March 19, 2011 by BRBill

Cowboy Silhouette

This is a rather large silhouette picture (10 x 16 inches). The image is reverse painted on glass and the background is crushed foil (whic...

March 17, 2011 by Michael Ely

Mother Silverstein at the shore

This is a sample of my art…...

by Dennis

Fabulous Stewardess FASHIONS from the 70’s

They all look like they have flying saucers on their heads. Amazing hair-do’s! I don’t remember stewardesses wearing any type ...

March 16, 2011 by denny

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – “Why Yes Fly Me”… On My Way To SXSW!

This 18 inch tall plaster stewardess is a stone cold vestige of the late 1960’s spirit of flying, when both planes and the people that...

March 14, 2011 by Allee Willis

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 109 – August 2010)

This is “Pair O Pussies”, another fabulous painting by “Bubbles The Artist”. I believe the paintings in this post ar...

March 12, 2011 by denny

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Cat and Dog S&P

Adooorable pink and blue cat-and-dog salt-and-pepper shakers....

March 8, 2011 by Nessa