The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Ceramic Retirement Savings Bank

Saw this at the “Cape & Islands” thrift shop. This shop is so hit n’ miss but every now and then I find something wort...

by denny

“Take my picture please” – Jeweled Denim Shoes

The day before I was browsing a resale shop and spotted some amazing things. I knew I had to return with camera in hand to snap this pair of...

May 15, 2010 by MyFunCloset

The Orchids (UK Girl Group from Coventry – 7″ single cover art)

I just came across this group on line and at some point, this all girl group was judged by The Beatles on the show, “Juke Box JuryR...

by denny

15 comments

Anatomically Correct Devil Couple

I know so little about cars, I could be way off-base, but I think the bulk of these metal devil characters is made from some sort of car par...

by Douglas Wood

Towel Owl

I suppose my grandmother made this towel-hanger owl at some point. It isn’t macrame’d, it’s crochet. Owls are kitschy. I l...

by Nessa

Despite the brought on elements, the Doo holds!

It’s a Torture Test!...

by Zeppy

An Italian Wedding Anniversary in 1943

My Grandfather and Grandmother are the first couple at the table. My Mother’s parents. The Italian side....

by denny

Waggish Drunkard Novelty item

Made in Hong Kong. Obviously this man wearing a barrel and exposing himself has had too much to drink, thus making him act “waggishly!...

by kookykitsch

8-Track Standard | Platform Shoes Optional

Bell Bottoms Optional Too!...

May 14, 2010 by Zeppy

Sea-shell Stocking Dryer

Just what every girl needs! A plastic shell to dry her nylons on. It’s a SafTdri Sea-shell Stocking Dryer, creation of Donaco Plastics...

by Lisa Rios

5 comments

Bargain Hunter Warning in Verse

Whoa– what a mean-spirited little retail rhyme this is! Apparently this verse and illustration are intended to curtail over-eager shop...

by Douglas Wood

TV dinner on a Dukes of Hazard tray…

Sometimes we all find the greatest things. This was a surprise at a yard sale last summer. Actually I can’t remember every watching &#...

by MyFunCloset

Fashion Templates from 1977

I see these all the time and never realized how fun the covers are. Vogue for size 12 and bust 34 and large men from 42 – 44....

by denny

Bongorine

I submit my Bongorine in tribute to Jerrie Thill. We are all lucky to be exposed to her talent. I love her promotional pictures as well. My ...

by Planet Joan

ORANGE ORANGEY THE DIMENTED SMILEY

ORANGE ORANGEY THE DIMENTED SMILEY The Severely Mentally Ill and Dimented-ly Happy Graphic Design Technologist Smiley. My name is Michael Al...

by mikestratton

Genuine Piece of Tail, Vintage 1958 Bawdy Novelty

This genuine piece of tail was trapped in a main street bar using only two martinis and a perfumed cigarette. Signed WILLIE HURT, certified ...

by kookykitsch

Old Folks On A Swing September 1937 (this post is for Nessa)

I just thought this was a good one as I have never come across an elderly folks sitting on swings....

by denny

6 comments

Sexy Cocktail Ashtrays

Great little glass novelty ashtrays. 3.5″ squares. No markings. From the 60’s or 70’s. It tickles me to no end that these ...

May 13, 2010 by Lisa Rios

Little Marcy “Sings Sunday School Songs” $1.98

This is my favorite Little Marcy cover. I would kill (well, not really) to get a hold of one of these dolls!...

by denny

Vintage Martini Measurer by Mr. Woodpecker

This is a vintage Martini Measurer made by Mr. Woodpecker – “The Barkeep Line.” Each end has a ceramic measurer in which t...

by Douglas Wood

Earlier Las Vegas Casinos …

Just a few of these casinos are still standing and the other had makeovers. A “Japan” mark on the back puts this in about the &#...

by MyFunCloset