The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch » Household Accessories

The Bogie Man

Found these two Humphrey Bogart items at a yard sale recently, both from the early 70’s when classic Hollywood stars suddenly became k...

by Douglas Wood

Denny’s Adventures In “The House of Prudence” – July 2011 – Part 12

This little “catch all” caught my eye as I couldn’t figure out for the life of me what it would originally be used for. ...

July 31, 2011 by denny

Funky cocktail serving set – clear glass with funky gold floral designs!

I think this is pretty groovy and rare that I find sets with an even amount of glassware with it. The $35.00 price tag you see is for the dr...

by denny

Little Buckaroo Child’s Plate

This is another piece from my Western restaurant china collection. It is a Westward Ho Little Buckaroo child’s plate. It was originall...

by Michael Ely

1950’s Planter from Woolworth’s

Planter is 12 inches long and 3 1/2 inches tall. Another $5.00 find! Love the original Woolworth’s sticker!...

July 29, 2011 by denny

RCA 106619 4 speed Phono Motor (1957)

This….. Makes This work…...

by Ted Nimmo

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Japanese Tourist Tchotchke of Miracle Quality

Seen at a rummage sale… “National Excellent Prize of Tourist Product….” what could be inside, you ask? A really love...

by Nessa

Denny’s Adventures In “The House of Prudence” – July 2011 – Part 9

This makes me break out into a sweat it’s that fabulous!...

July 28, 2011 by denny

Denny’s Adventures In “The House of Prudence” – July 2011 – Part 8

Another favorite piece from “The House of Prudence”. I didn’t have the chance to ask what this is made out of....

July 27, 2011 by denny

Meet My Little Friends

1970s avocado green giant-eyed caterpillar salt and pepper shakers. Picked these babies up in Tampa, Florida at a thrift store....

by Rusty

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Denny’s Adventures In “The House of Prudence” – July 2011 – Part 7

I think this is a pretty sweet light switch cover and am wondering if this is vintage?...

July 26, 2011 by denny

Denny’s Adventures In Allee’s “Willis Wonderland” – July 2011 – Part 6

Now this killed me. It’s a Beatles tray with fold out metal legs. It’s so incredible that it must be housed in a plastic sle...

July 23, 2011 by denny

Warm-O-Tray

Cool, stylin’, Mid-century Modern food warmer. Cool on all sides. It doesn’t work, but it’s too cool to throw out....

by Nessa

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Gigantic Tomato Serving Bowl

I think the price tag on this veggie was $5.00. I was briefly tempted by the bright colors and almost purchased it but I once again left t...

by denny

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Salt and Pepper Shakers

My niece brought these back to me from a trip to Germany. There are three holes at the top of the house on the side you can’t see. T...

July 22, 2011 by Bob Ramsdell

Denny’s Adventures In “The House of Prudence” – July 2011 – Part 4

I don’t know if this was meant for toothbrushes or this was meant to hold flowers. We can all see that this lovely lady inspired cer...

by denny

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Gag me with a sponge

Found this little scour frog………and was aghast that they actually placed him on the shelf with a grungy old scour/sponge pa...

July 21, 2011 by weave1022

Mexican Planter

This little hand-painted ceramic planter dates back to the late 40’s / early 50’s. Although it has a Mexican motif, it was act...

July 19, 2011 by Michael Ely

Fabulous Gold Tweed 22 K. HAEGER Ashtray

This was another fabulous find from the local flea market. I just lose it over Haeger and really love anything speckled with gold....

by denny

Card Partners (kitsch that aims to make Allee Willis insanely jealous!!)

I flipped out over these! Each set of 2 is specifically designed for 4 card players. They had an initial price of $10.00 but I ended up ...

July 18, 2011 by denny

Ceramic hound dog with gold accents – from 1944!!

Another bargain from a local flea market. Stands about 8 inches tall. I love that someone wrote down where they got this hound. Atlant...

July 17, 2011 by denny

SLEEP-MATE Model 900 by the MARPAC Company in Wilmington DE

It vibrates and emits a sound as if there were termites crunching on the bedposts or something…..I still had to grab this from the loc...

July 16, 2011 by denny

Table Lamp

I inherited this 1960’s table lamp from a dear friend who passed away. The base and globe is made of pot metal and the shade is fash...

July 15, 2011 by Michael Ely

Suspicious Little Boy Planter

This little guy looks like he’s up to something. (Forgive my sewing machine, I’m in the middle of a project.) He’s all p...

by Nessa