The Allee Willis Museum of Kitsch

Oldsmobile Complimentary 8 Track Tape Cartridge

Back in the day when they’d include a free 8 track tape w/ car purchase. From 1977. Includes Charlie Rich, Barbra Steisand, Dave Loggi...

May 27, 2010 by kookykitsch

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Ride ’em Pep Boys

Here we have the Pep Boys (Manny, Moe and Jack) out in the wild West riding bareback on a bronking horse (looks to me like they’re abo...

May 26, 2010 by Michael Ely

Covered Wagon Lamp

I’m not sure of the year of this lamp but as Allee says, “it knocked the breath out of me”. I spotted this at a new thrift...

May 25, 2010 by denny

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Shelton’s Nursery: George Washington on a Camel!

Once again, the kindness of old friends proves immeasurable. No sooner did I promise to get a snap of the Shelton’s Nursery “Geo...

May 23, 2010 by StoryTroy

Cowboy lunchboxes

Yahoo! Here are some cowboy lunchboxes. My favorite is the Chuck Wagon dome box at the top (from 1958). The wagon is under attack and you ca...

May 22, 2010 by Michael Ely

See NYC on a Sightseeing Bus

Snapped in April ’09 at an open cafe near Houston Street in NYC. I was amused by the first sight seeing bus, but then another and anot...

May 18, 2010 by MyFunCloset

New York License Plate Purse

We all know prisoners make license plates, but that’s so yesterday. I like to think this license plate purse could’ve been made ...

by Douglas Wood

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Happy Mother’s Day In Matching Outfits

Dated Mother’s Day, 1951, this is a photo of the Smith family who lived in my house long before I bought it. My driveway never looked ...

May 17, 2010 by Allee Willis

Monday In The Park With Angelyne

With my favorite monument in LA, Angelyne, billboard goddess/ Corvette collector. Yes, I really know her. Yes, she ran for Governor. Yes, sh...

by Allee Willis

“Allee Willis’ Wonderland O’ Kitsch – East San Fernando Valley, CA. Part 2” VIDEO

In part 2, I take you on a tour of even more grand and kitschifyingly wonderful monuments of aesthetic in my beloved east San Fernando Valle...

by Allee Willis

8-Track Standard | Platform Shoes Optional

Bell Bottoms Optional Too!...

May 14, 2010 by Zeppy

Vintage Oscar Mayer Wienerwhistle

To honor Oscar Mayer’s passing yesterday at age 95, here’s an original 1952 Wienerwhistle, 1 and 3/4 inches long and plenty of t...

May 11, 2010 by Allee Willis

Boots, Belts, and Doos…oh my!!!

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May 10, 2010 by Zeppy

1960 Model “X” Geographic

Mito and I went to the LA Modernism show last weekend, and this was sitting outside the entrance. Its the only one that was made and the onl...

May 7, 2010 by cm squared

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Americana Airlines post cards from 1970

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May 6, 2010 by denny

Back when we could say “Stewardess”

“Hi, I’m Barbara. Fly me to Kitchami!” Air Kitch, First Class all the way!...

by Zeppy

Airline Fashions from the 60’s (a collage)

My favorite (besides the space bubble hat – which is not featured here) are the orange ensembles with the go-go boots!...

May 5, 2010 by denny

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Build a model airplane…

Yesterday’s rummage sale find. When the doors opened the first 5 went left, so I went right. The choice pickin’ were slim. This ...

May 4, 2010 by MyFunCloset

Birdseye Pea Car

This is the birdseye pea car, thought you would like to see this as it goes so well with my Outspan car! It was used for an advert for Briti...

by wendy

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Hotwheels

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May 3, 2010 by derfoto

Bob Williams and Lynda Standell “Live In New Orleans”

I think they are standing on a rooftop....

May 2, 2010 by denny

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Ships Wheel Coaster Cocktail Set

Not big into the ships wheels but I really like this item. The only exception here is the scary ceramic tile in the middle of it....

April 27, 2010 by denny

“Allee Willis’ Wonderland O’ Kitsch – East San Fernando Valley, Part 1” VIDEO

As Kitschmeister General I love, love, love the San Fernando Valley, just inches from the center of Hollywood and pumped full of Kitsch like...

April 26, 2010 by Allee Willis