The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

The Team that made “LOVE” (Valentine’s Day Contest Submission)

This is part of a self-mailer promoting the making of “LOVE”, 1971 by Robert Indiana. “LOVE” made its’ debut i...

by MyFunCloset

Greg Louganis Autograph

When I went to meet Greg Louganis at his book signing some years back – I brought along this photo from the 1988 Olympics when Greg hi...

by rustyamo

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Dachshund Ashtrays

Little ashtrays....

by denny

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Lunch Soy Sauce Cases set of 6 animals

So, here is something for all those kids who need to bring their own soy sauces to school. Since it’s in Japanese, I can only guess wh...

by kookykitsch

Superbowl Touchdown Treats….

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by simontuke

Frank, Liza and Sammy – BackStage Pass

In 1988 – 1989, Frank Sinatra thought it would be fun to get the old gang together for one more Ultimate Event – So he, along wi...

February 10, 2010 by rustyamo

Helen Taylor “Last Farewell” – LP

I am not sure where Helen is going....

by denny

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Otakon Granny

“Otakon” is a pretty kitschy event in itself. One of the largest “anime” (Japanese animation) conventions in the cou...

by Nessa

Bing Crosby Vanilla Ice Cream

This vanilla (what else?) flavored ice cream is lauded as “The Cream of the Stars,” although, presumably Bing’s own yet-to...

by Douglas Wood

Scarlet Starlet Harlot Cork Stopper (Valentine’s Day Contest Submission)

Couples everywhere are letting loose and getting romantic. No way a romantic evening can take a whole bottle of wine? Put it back in the ref...

by Mooshe

hand crafted wire mesh with vintage bottles

I love this wall hanging. I don’t know if you would classify it as kitsch but it is one of my favorite pieces. I got it at an arts and...

by leebamarks

Spaghetti Poodle

These were very popular in the 50s...

February 9, 2010 by karenvc

Piggy Planter

Over the years I’ve collected a massive army of ceramic figural planters. If they’re cheap and funny, I can’t resist them....

by Nessa

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Dolores Hart Autograph

Dolores Hart was a young beautiful actress in the late 50’s – early 60’s, who was being compared to Grace Kelly She co-sta...

by rustyamo

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Dream Vacation Thing

Don’t know exactly what kind of vacation I would have after filling her up….maybe a staycation!!...

by holly

Grow a boyfriend… Just add water (Valentine’s Day Contest Submission)

Just add water. . . I don’t think so? Where’s the flowers, the romance, the ring?...

by MyFunCloset

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Kabob-It & Friends (The Quesadilla Maker and The Slider Maker)

Shish-kabob is already a pretty kitschy food. It’s served on a stick, and quite removed from its Eastern origins. That’s not eno...

by Mooshe

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Superman Kryptonite Rocks

These are some Superman “Kryptonite” rocks that were offered in comic book ads. They were out in the 70s around the same time Pe...

by jack

Crapo Street Sign – New Bedford. MA.

A local told me that you pronounce it “KRAPPO”, but he may have been pulling my leg. He seemed pretty serious. What kills me her...

by denny

fish mold

My friend Susie is an apartment manager and found this left behind when someone moved out. I thought it was kitschy and hung it up in my bre...

by leebamarks

Mini Harmonica made in Occupied Japan

I love mini things and keep this on a silver chain. It is fully operational and in very good shape....

by denny

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Scary Faces Ear Muffs

Thankfully, if you’re wearing these furry, velour-backed ear muffs on your ears, you aren’t forced to actually look at the malev...

by Douglas Wood

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laundry room sign

This is definitely a repro. I got it on ebay and hung it in my laundry room hoping my sloppy childrena and husband would get the message!...

February 8, 2010 by leebamarks