The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

1970 Ringling Bros… Circus Poster

This poster has been with me since 1970. Though the event ran for weeks, I never went to the circus, but did a few years later. Amazing what...

September 12, 2010 by MyFunCloset

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Margarita Hummingbird Feeder

I almost fell over when I spotted this. Would this be displayed for humans ( a reminder to booze it up) or would hummingbirds really know th...

by denny

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 14 – August 2010)

I love my movies and my tastes range from good to bad and back again! I love exploitation films of any kind and this film is full of tremend...

September 11, 2010 by denny

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Dr. Ben Casey Strikes Again

I just came across this postcard from Dr. Ben Casey and was googling around to see if there might be more of them around out there. Et voila...

by AngiefromRI

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Bacon Wrapped Frankyburger Hamburdog

One of the greatest privileges of my life has been living next door to two people I love most in the world . And by next door, I mean, appro...

by windupkitty

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Waitin’ Longin’ Yearnin’ for new hairstyles!

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by Cindy Tilley-Johnson

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“SEPTEMBER” – white ceramic pig bank with purple fur

I found this today for $1.00 at the Joan of Arc Thrift shop. Weird timing really. I wasn’t sure if i should purchase this or not but I...

by denny

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Santa Claus is coming to town

Song, from Little Golden Record, is performed by Anne Lloyd, The Sandpipers with Mitch Millers Orchestra...

by Bob Ramsdell

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Nifty the 60 second glue

“Luxko-Nifty mends and patches tears, holes, burns…”...

by kookykitsch

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Forest Festival Planter Girl

Fancy girl next to a well(?) with no marks except for the sticker advertising Elkins, WV. Must be pretty old… Kind of pretty but short...

by Nessa

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Denver Art Museum Clean up tools

The things people create are fascinating to me, from the obscure to the mundane. This piece is visible from South Broadway on the east side ...

by Markydoodle

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Not-so-Little Red Riding Hood

When I first spotted this bank at a yard sale, I assumed it was some sort of Dutch doll. It wasn’t until I got it home that I realized...

September 10, 2010 by Douglas Wood

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 13 – August 2010)

This killed me. Who would have thought to model a cotton ball holder after a “doll”. Here come the cotton balls. Close up of cot...

by denny

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“JUNGLE ANIMAL” TOUR BUS…

Possible Bus Design for the “Jungle Animal” Tour…. DETROIT is busy making them now…. The Partridge Family will have ...

by k2dtw

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FluffyKids Petale Individuality is my “message”

I have no idea what this is as everything else on package is in an Asian language....

by kookykitsch

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Sad Pup Planter

Poor sad pup, tied to an old fence.. he’s also all cracked, so he looks doubly sad. Awww… :( No paint on the back. No marks anyw...

by Nessa

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The Genuine Wireless Ice Bag

Purchased this for $5.00. I thought it was worth it even though the ice bag is hard and crinkly now. I love these old boxes....

by denny

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Band Day King

My Dad is a great guy, he’s still with us at age 93. But he didn’t want to buy a trombone for me when I was a kid. Finally, afte...

by Markydoodle

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We No Speak Americano (featuring, Cleary & Harding)

Would like to have these two over for dinner…....

by ydnachuk

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Allee Willis’ Kitsch O’ the Day – “Connie Francis Sings Jewish Favorites” LP and Rosh Hashanah Dinner at Street

. When I was young, “Connie Francis Sings Jewish Favorites” spun on the hi-fi every Jewish holiday. I loved Connie F., especiall...

September 9, 2010 by Allee Willis

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Denny’s Adventures in Allee Willis’ “Willis Wonderland” (Part 12 – August 2010)

Here are some close ups of the heavy duty linoleum flooring in that favorite room of mine. I’ve always loved singing sea creatures. I ...

by denny

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Fish LED Keychain Light

I saw this product at “The Christmas Tree Shop”. I’m not into carrying animals around on my keyring but I suppose when you...

by denny

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Inspired by Washington perhaps?

A camo piggy bank was actually displayed on the shelf in the toddler toy department at “Home Goods” this week surrounded by real...

by MyFunCloset

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Chubby Chef Sprinkler

This was labeled as being a “cheese shaker”, but the holes in the top of his hat are so small, there’s no way any cheese w...

by Nessa

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Best in Show, Denver Modernism Car Show 2010

This 1967 VW Bus immediately stood out in a crowd of great entries. I had the chance to meet Joey Lamare, the owner, before the judging was ...

by Markydoodle

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