Penny & Me circa 1964

I don't have time for a long post today but thought I would continue on my vintage Penny Brite theme by sharing this photograph of me with my Penny Brite doll. I believe this photo was taken on a Easter Sunday in 1964 since I am wearing my "Easter bonnet". The dress I am wearing was made by my Grandmother, as was most of my childhood clothing. The dress Penny is wearing is something my Grandmother or Great-Grandmother probably made too. I loved taking this trip back to the 1960s and hope you enjoy it too.

Penny's World

Penny Brite was one of the dolls that I played with during my childhood. I remember carrying her around in her little see-thru plastic case, especially when on long car trips. I don't ever remember having any other clothes for her besides her original dress. Nostalgia kicked in a few years ago and I went shopping for those items that every Penny Brite doll deserves. Doesn't Penny have such a sweet little face? Be careful you just might fall in love with her just by looking at these pictures from my personal collection.

Penny Brite in her original plastic case (circa 1964). The carry case doubles as a closet for Penny's clothes when the handle is bent down inside her case.

Here is the cover of the Penny Brite booklet that came attached to the back of her case and inside her boxed outfits.

This is the back of a Penny Brite boxed outfit. It only shows 6 of the 12 boxed outfits that were made for Penny Brite by DeLuxe Reading/Topper Toys. The names of all 12 of the boxed Penny Brite outfits are: "Chit Chat" "Singing in the Rain" "Sun and Fun" "Winter Princess" "Anchors Aweigh" "Flower Girl" "Sweet Violet" "Velvet Princess" "Picnic Treat" "Sunday Best" "Smart Shopper" and "Sheer Delight".

In another post I'll share more of Penny's outfits, playsets and other goodies. What were some of your favorite childhood dolls or toys?

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