Yma Sumac was a Peruvian Singer in the 1950’s who had an amazing octave range. The album cover picture of Miss Sumac was taken by Tom ...
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IT’S TIME FOR KITSCH…
IT’S TIME FOR KITSCH… This is a KITSCHY little Art Deco table clock… The 9-1/2″ Bathing Beauty and Swaying Palm Tree...
THE FORD TREASURY OF FAVORITE RECIPES FROM FAMOUS EATING PLACES – 1950
I found this book in the Bodhi Tree Used Book Store many years ago. Compiled by Nancy Kennedy and Published by Simon and Schuster, New York....
Vintage Pocket Knives
I have never seen these before and although I don’t have a need for them, I would have snatched these up....
Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 82 – August 2010)
Not the greatest shot but this Ubangi barware is the most beautiful I have ever seen. I have no idea if Allee has more Ubangi kitsch in stor...
“Santa Claus Is A Black Man”
Santa Claus Is A Black Man has become a cult classic among fans of soul music and novelty records. Sung by Akim, the daughter of songwriter ...
The Singing Binion Family “I Hold A Clear Title” – LP
First off, the shot is too far away but gives just enough to show us how hideous the suits are here....
Bowling Pin Skunk
Here is a skunk made out of a bowling pin, as seen at an antique shop the other day. The tail is the best part....
MUSIC FOR THE CONTINENTAL HOST…
MUSIC FOR THE CONTINENTAL HOST… This is a kitschy album of what I guess would be background music in the “New Orthophonic”...
Ford Times and Lincoln Mercury Times, 1963
Reprinted from issues of Ford Times and Lincoln Mercury Times published between 1951 and 1962. The book is copyright 1963 by Ford Motor Comp...
Oliver Hardy… Diet-Encouraging Object?
I took pictures of this at an antique shop the other day… at $32, the price was a little too steep for my wallet, though it might have...
A Sculpture of a man making a basket
I can’t figure out what he is made of. I do know he’s making baskets and I also know that the scariest part of this sculpture is...
ROCKIN’ CHRISTMAS TIME 60’S…
ROCKIN’ CHRISTMAS THE 60’S… The retro cover design of this kitschy Rhino Record Album is Fab. The great music is a mix of ...
Skiing Santa with Pinecone Body
I am always attracted to these small Santas or elves from Japan with pinecone bodies. I never saw one on skis though.He is about 2 inches ta...
Elvis drinking glass from Graceland
This incredible glass I received from a friend as part of a belated birthday package. I was dying over this and wondered if this glass was e...
Christmas Picture of the dogs
I will never, ever do this again. It was a nightmare and then the little lady dressed as an elf kinda scared me a bit but after all, it̵...
Christmas lp put out by the grocery store chain “A & P”
I grew up with this grocery store chain in the Philly burbs so I was plucked when I came across this Christmas lp that was apparently part o...
Vintage Family Christmas Photo 1959
This is my spouse and his brothers. I love this card as I am a real sucker for 50’s font! Ernie is to the far right, brother in-law Da...
Christmas at AWMOK.COM – vintage christmas balls
Beautiful old box of Christmas balls that I found at the dump. I love the name “Shiny Bright” and never knew that New Jersey was...
Willie Talk the Ventriloquist Doll and Big BIrd (a 70’s christmas family pic)
My sister with her big bird doll and me with my Willie Talk doll (which I requested every year for christmas), this is the 70’s....













