The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Quack Medicine Ultra Violet Ray Machine

This vintage quack medicine device– the Elco Violet Ray Machine was made around 1910 and claims to treat (and I quote from material I ...

March 15, 2010 by Douglas Wood

Old green scale is off 3 pounds . . .

When I found this a few years ago, it actually was this great shade of green. I replaced the distressed brown contact paper with this fun fl...

March 9, 2010 by MyFunCloset

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“He’s My Man” – vintage Memphis Tennessee Fair photo

This is my Mom and Dad. Early 60’s. This was another photo I brought out tonight and called home for details. My Pop said this was tak...

by denny

kotex sampler packet – “Move through your day…Snooze through your night.”

. I was thrilled to receive this sample packet that says “Move through your day…Snooze through your night.” kotex Move fre...

March 8, 2010 by kookykitsch

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Fizzies 8 Action Drink Tablets – floo fly florange make this orange But on

I used to eat these tablets as candy (never tried it as a drink ala alka seltzer) when I was a kid. These ones are a newer box containing 8 ...

March 6, 2010 by kookykitsch

Cat Soap Dispenser

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March 3, 2010 by shirlie williams

Vintage MEDI Ear candy dish from Medical Electronic Design

Vintage MEDI Ear candy dish from Medical Electronic Design & Instrumentation Co Oakland, CA – shows the “inner” workin...

March 2, 2010 by kookykitsch

Curlers at the Joan of Arc Thrift Store (multicolored)

A $2.00 bag of curlers, I almost bought them…..almost…....

March 1, 2010 by denny

The Crushable Wig advertisement from SEARS

I think the model to the bottom left is Cheryl Tieg. I mean, you didn’t go out to dinner, take your wig off and sit on it or something...

February 24, 2010 by denny

Look inches slimmer – Then and now

In almost 40 years, nothing has really change. In 1973 it was “look slimmer instantly”. In 2010, it’s ” drop 2 sizes...

February 16, 2010 by MyFunCloset

how’s that walky thing workin for ya?

A MASK, LIKE SARAH HERSELF..WITH SOME OF MY OLD HAIR PIECES. THE HANDICAPPED DOLL IS A KEN FRIEND, HIS DRESS AND APRON ARE FROM ANOTHER IMIT...

February 12, 2010 by monica johnson

Otakon Granny

“Otakon” is a pretty kitschy event in itself. One of the largest “anime” (Japanese animation) conventions in the cou...

February 10, 2010 by Nessa

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Vintage 60’s Hair Style as Modeled by Jean Shrimpton

It was the 60’s in London and apparently it was all the rage to put things under the hair and combing it over whatever prop was used. ...

February 8, 2010 by denny

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Mod Kooky Komb

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by Douglas Wood

Valentines Day is for Everybody…. (Valentine’s Day Contest Submission)

That IS what they’re talking about, right???????? Since romance is in the air this week, I thought this might be appropriate (or well,...

by windupkitty

Vintage Bra Ad- “CIRCLOFORM” FLOATING ACTION

What on earth does “floating action” mean? It says “the bra that’s a beauty treatment”!...

February 6, 2010 by denny

Love means never having to say . . . (Valentine’s Day Contest Submission)

“Love means never having to say you’re sorry—” Ah young love....

February 5, 2010 by MyFunCloset

Marlo Thomas – That Girl

In 1970 not only did Ann Marie get engaged but she changed her hairstyle This post card was sent out to fans of the TV show “That Girl...

February 3, 2010 by rustyamo

Degree Delicious Bliss perfume – “Exquisite scents. Exceptional protection”

Who wouldn’t want to wear a fine fragrance by the makers of womens’ deodorant – “Exquisite scents. Exceptional prote...

February 1, 2010 by kookykitsch

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Lipstick Pen

Please ignore the Hot Tamale’s sitting on my night stand, next to that fabulous, green 1950’s lamp....

January 29, 2010 by denny

Earring Tree Lady

In my high school days of trolling the nearby flea markets after school and on weekends, I picked up this weirdo thing somewhere. it’s...

January 27, 2010 by Nessa

Ginormous toothbrush Made in Norway

I know the Norwegians are known for being tall folks but 15″ – woh!...

January 25, 2010 by kookykitsch