The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Half a Woman

I found another Instant Coffee Girl, unfortunately, she’s missing her top half. Lord, we do pray that you send a pink lid to Nessa. Od...

December 11, 2010 by Nessa

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Fiesta Dinnerware

I love Fiesta china, and as you can see by these photos, I collect it all, old and new, vintage and contemporary. There is just something th...

December 8, 2010 by Michael Ely

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Super-Vintage Egg Cooker

Here’s a vintage egg cooker that belonged to my grandma. It’s one of those things that nobody else wanted, so it ended up with m...

December 4, 2010 by Nessa

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1950’s Pilsner Glasses

I think this is the most beautiful set of pilsner glasses I’ve ever seen. The 8 piece set originally belonged to my partner’s au...

by Michael Ely

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1950’s Pyrex Refrigerator Bowls

This is a 4 piece set of vintage Pyrex refrigerator bowls, just the right sizes for dinner leftovers, two small bowls, one medium bowl and o...

December 2, 2010 by Michael Ely

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For When You Need to Eat A Dozen Eggs at Once

Well, here it is; the plate that hold a dozen eggs. It appears that only 1 out of eleven stayed behind to guard the rest of his yet-to-hatch...

by windupkitty

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Rolls Royce Moustache Coffee Cup

I always wondered whether or not people actually used these cups. Found this at the dump. Sorry for the dirt, I didn’t have a chance t...

by denny

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 72 – August 2010)

I’m italian so there’s no doubt I would absolutely be willing to try this product out. I wish we had these when I was a youngste...

December 1, 2010 by denny

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1950’s Pyrex Bowls in Every Kitchen

These bowls were usually found in most every kitchen in the 1950’s. The primary colors of Pyrex bowls held their rich colors until dis...

by MyFunCloset

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Japanese Banana Slicer

I was so excited to use my new Japanese-by way-of-China Banana Slicer I ran to rip the package open as soon as I got it home. But not before...

by Allee Willis

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 71 – August 2010)

Plastic snack plates. I have no idea if these glasses are supposed to go with these snack trays? All of the items in this post are hanging o...

November 30, 2010 by denny

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Kitschy Chippy Bar Set

Picked this up at a yard sale… it was laying out in the rain on a blanket. It has a hidden suprise! Yay, pretzels and nuts, too! They ...

by Nessa

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 70 – August 2010)

These just kill me. Each tooth is so tiny and I can’t imagine these actually being used. Side view. I love the umbrella set and the mi...

November 29, 2010 by denny

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Lollipop Shaped Cheese Server w/ Cutting Board

I picked this up at the “dump store” here on Cape Cod. I love the design of this and it instantly reminded me of a giant lollipo...

by denny

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 69 – August 2010)

One of my favorite set of s&p shakers at “Willis Wonderland”. There is an incredible collection of s&p’s at “...

November 28, 2010 by denny

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Hot Dog Cake

This was my first “food” cake I ever tried to make. It was my grandfather’s 69th birthday and I don’t think anyone o...

by Sfarber1203

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 68 – August 2010)

This is a rare glimpse inside the kitchen at “Willis Wonderland” when work is in full swing. Does this woman ever slow down!? Th...

November 27, 2010 by denny

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Kitschy Tiny T-V Time

If there’s one thing I hate, it’s how ugly modern TVs are, ugh, they’re hideous! I haven’t been lucky enough to have...

by Nessa

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Funky coffee cup

Found this coffee cup at the dump. If I could only find some vintage coffee cups that will actually hold a good amount of coffee, I would be...

November 26, 2010 by denny

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Cactus Pad Spoon Rest

This is a ceramic spoon rest fashioned to look like a prickly pear cactus pad. It is hand-painted and signed by the artist on back. btw, if ...

November 24, 2010 by Michael Ely

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1939 New York World’s Fair S & P

These plastic New York World’s Fair 1939 salt & pepper shakers are in the shape of the iconic, streamlined, modernistic Trylon and...

November 12, 2010 by Douglas Wood

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Yes, it can make a cake….

I think this food mixer is from the 50’s. Now that’s when appliances could last 60 years… and still work. OK, it can’...

November 7, 2010 by MyFunCloset

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Ceramic pig S&P shaker

This was a 49 cent purchase from the Salvation Army that I frequent in Bridgewater, MA. I wish I could have found the mate for this. i love ...

November 6, 2010 by denny

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Pass the salt please…

These little guys are about 6″ long and in great shape for being about 50 years old. It was the only worth while item for sale at a mo...

November 4, 2010 by MyFunCloset

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Lion Towel Racks

Here’s a pair of Lion towel racks to lend some regal sophistication to any bathroom...

November 3, 2010 by kookykitsch

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