The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Plastic Sterillite Canister Set

I found this entire set for $1.00 and is made by a company “Sterillite”. Shame these have to go in storage for now. They are in ...

by denny

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Chili Dog Lighted Sign

I love lighted signs. Most of the ones I collect are African-American from the 1950’s and 60’s but I also fall for big fat trout...

June 28, 2010 by Allee Willis

Blakely Gas Station desert-themed glasses

are Blakely Gas Stations (with their super cool rocket logo) were once popular here in Arizona, but they no longer exist today. Back in the ...

by Michael Ely

Bowling Tourist Souvenir Salt & Pepper Shaker Set From “Frontier City”

I think this is such an amazing piece and love the fact that each bowling bowl shaker has this little knob to make shaking more easy and con...

by denny

Cat Tea Set

a I found this tea set, plus matching salt and pepper shakers at an estate sale about 35 years ago. At the time, I had a beautiful black cat...

June 27, 2010 by Omahamama

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ The Day – Artistically Deficient Eisenhower Presidential Plates

I’m not really a collector of vintage presidential plates. The only other ones I have, a few Jack and Jackie Kennedy ones, crept in mo...

June 24, 2010 by Allee Willis

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A Corvair in Camelot: 1961 General Motors Promo Film

From 1949 to 1961, General Motors held a car show in major cities that was the granddaddy of all industrials. It was called “MOTORAMA....

June 22, 2010 by Markydoodle

Cat Pitcher

Cat-shaped pitcher from the flea markets. I think it’s one of those hand-painted jobs....

June 19, 2010 by Nessa

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Cardboard Doll House

I found this cardboard doll house at the dump. It contained bits of broken pieces inside and someone even made their own hand made area rugs...

June 18, 2010 by denny

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Hobo Joe Mugs

Found these vintage coffee mugs at a garage sale, and not having any idea of who Hobo Joe was, did some quick Internet research. Found out t...

June 17, 2010 by Douglas Wood

Kitschenette

This is a 1950’s Marx “Pretty Maid” tin litho toy kitchen. The kitchen is complete with appliances including a refrigerato...

June 15, 2010 by Michael Ely

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Banana Keeper

When the terrain gets rough, you can switch into 4 wheel drive, slip on shin guards, or wear a helmut. But what about your banana? Please do...

by windupkitty

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Lorna’s Coffee Cup

I have no idea who this belonged to, I found it at the dump....

by denny

Instant Coffee Girl

Lord, we do give thee thanks for amazing kitsch found at flea markets. I don’t usually have Instant Coffee hanging around so I’l...

June 14, 2010 by Nessa

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Apache Land Cafe plate

I This is a 1950’s dinner plate from the Apache Land Cafe, part of the Apache Land Village shopping center, motel and cafe in the smal...

June 13, 2010 by Michael Ely

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huevo salt and pepper set

I love this egg themed salt and pepper shaker set. It’s nothing fancy, very simple design. It just makes me feel happy when I look at ...

June 12, 2010 by Michael Ely

Chef’s shopping list rarely used….

Nice as a design piece. I think this is the same original paper from 50 + years ago. I still don’t make a list when I shop. I will one...

by MyFunCloset

Vintage Cello-Playing Pixie Toothpick Holder

Cellos aren’t exactly the most whimsical of musical instruments, but stick a grinning pixie character next to one, and voila– it...

June 11, 2010 by Douglas Wood

A little bit of Nashville…

By getting to the rummage sale Saturday morning before they were ready to sell, I snapped this 10″ serving tray with a Hong Kong label...

by MyFunCloset

Burns and Alleen Coffee Servers

And you thought that Motorola only made, computer chips, cell phones and radar. Check out these Burns and Allen endorsed, polka-dotted coffe...

June 10, 2010 by BruceKap

Napkin Rings

Found these fabulous, plastic napkin rings at the dump....

June 9, 2010 by denny

My House, My Rules

Another treasure from my grandma’s house. I’ll do as I darn please, and hang kitschy plates on the wall. Love the unnecessary qu...

June 7, 2010 by Nessa

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Macho Man cookie jar

Macho, macho man. I’ve got to be a macho man! I’ve had this construction worker cookie jar for about 15 years. When I originally...

by Michael Ely