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Deluxe Reading Penny Brite Doll 1963+ USA

1964 Deluxe Reading Penny Brite doll 8" tall

1963-1970  Deluxe Reading Penny Brite doll 8″ tall

The Deluxe Reading Penny Brite doll, was the only doll in this series, mase during 1964 until 1970, Penny Brite is 8″ tall, blonde short curly rooted hair, dimpled Shirley Temple like cheeks, side glancing painted eyes and lashes, jointed at the neck, shoulders and hips with legs made of soft rubber which do not hold a pose.  

Penny Brite wears a red and white pleated dress with blue flower appliquĂ©s on the white stripes, white collar with short sleeve cuffs, a red hair bow and white flat shoes.  Penny Brite was packaged in a blue hard plastic blue case with a clear front and a The Wonderful World of Penny Brite blue booklet showing clothing and accessories. 

Penny Brite doll mark on head Deluxe Reading Corp 1963, mark on back Deluxe Reading Corp Elizabeth NJ Pat. Pending.

The 1960s Cragstan Miss Cindy doll,  8″ tall, doll marked Hong Kong on head and back, is a clone of the Penny Brite doll.  Penny Brite doll vintage competitors are Ideal Tammy sister Pepper doll, 8″ tall, Mattel Barbie sister Skipper doll 9 1/4″ tall and other 8-9″ clone competitor dolls.

Penny Brite Doll Clothes Identified

1964 Penny Brite Chit-Chat outfit

1964 Penny Brite Chit-Chat outfit – white cotton top that snaps in back with chit chat embroidery, black velvet slacks, blue princess phone, date book, white hanger, booklet, red flat shoes.

1964 Penny Brite 1503 Singing in the Rain outfit

1964 Penny Brite 1503 Singing in the Rain outfit, a blue and white check, red trimmed cuffs and collar, three buttons down front coat, matching hat, red handled umbrella, white hangar, booklet, red rain boots.

1964 Penny Brite 1562 Sun and Fun outfit

1964 Penny Brite 1562 Sun and Fun outfit – a red and white check swimsuit with red ties, white terry hooded cover-up trimmed in red, wheat colored plastic tote bag, white towel, white hangar, booklet, wheat colored flat shoes.

1964 Penny Brite Winter Princess outfit

1964 Penny Brite Winter Princess outfit – a white knit sweater with four white buttons front closure and a pink flower accent, black slacks, white knit hat, booklet, white hanger, white ice skates with silver blades.

1964 Penny Brite 1538 Anchors Aweigh outfit

1964 Penny Brite 1538 Anchors Aweigh outfit – a navy top, white and red trimmed collar and cuffs, four white buttons accent, matching beret hat, navy skirt, red plastic purse, white hanger, booklet, red flat shoes

1964 Penny Brite 1511 Flower Girl outfit

1964 Penny Brite 1511Flower Girl outfit – a pink long gown full skirted with two tier sheer overskirt trimmed with flower embroidery, lace accented bodice and short sleeves, fabric flower bouquet tied with pink ribbon, pink ribbon hair bow, white hanger, booklet, pink flat shoes.

1964 Penny Brite 1708 Sweet Violet outfit

1964 Penny Brite 1708 Sweet Violet outfit – a purple and white check cotton sundress, white ric rak trimmed neckline and armholes, ruffled hem, matching panties, headband hair bow, orange and yellow plastic ball, white hanger, booklet, purple flat shoes.

1964 Penny Brite 1716 Velvet Princess outfit

1964 Penny Brite 1718 Velvet Princess outfit – a blue velvet A-line dress trimmed with white lace, white plastic clutch purse, pink fabric flower bouquet, blue hair bow, white hanger, booklet, white flat shoes.

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1964 Penny Brite 1724 Picnic Treat outfit

1964 Penny Brite 1724 Picnic Treat outfit – a white cotton short sleeved shirt, blue clam digger pants, red and white print scarf and hankie, white hanger, booklet, red shoes.

1964 Penny Brite 1732 Sunday Best outfit

1964 Penny Brite 1732 Sunday Best outfit – a white cotton sleeveless shift dress with blue and white gingham checked trim, straw brimmed hat trimmed with blue and white gingham ribbon, blue and white gingham panties, white hanger, booklet, white flat shoes.

1964 Penny Brite Smart Shopper outfit

1964 Penny Brite Smart Shopper outfit – a pink floral sun dress edged in green, matching panties and scarf, pink plastic tote bag, white hanger, booklet, pink flat shoes. Fabric came in various shades.

1964 Penny Brite Sheer Delight outfit

1964 Penny Brite 1759 Sheer Delight outfit – a sheer pink lace trimmed top, pink flower,  matching skirt and tap pants, comb, brush, white hanger, booklet, pink flat shoes.

Penny Brite Gift sets

1964 Penny Brite 1015 School Room gift set – a red, white and black pleated jumper, red cotton mock turtle neck shirt, black leotards and black flat shoes.

1964 Penny Brite 1031 Beauty Parlor gift set – a yellow cotton smock trimmed in blue with a P  initial on front, two big patch pockets edged in blue trim.

1964 Penny Brite doll Bedroom gift set – a blue pajamas top edged with a ruffle, flower trim down front, two snap closing, white lace edging on collar, cuffs and hem of the blue pull on pants. 

1964 Penny Brite Travel gift set – a red coat with black velvet collar and six black buttons, and matching read tam hat.

1064 Penny Brite 1066 Kitchen Dinette gift set – a red and white checked cotton full skirt dress, white bodice trimmed with red, white collar and short sleeve cuffs, white ruffled apron, white flat shoes.

1964 Penny Brite Carousel Store Display The Wonderful World of Penny Brite – features seven Penny Brite dressed dolls in a navy blue cardboard with clear plastic rotating display carousel.  The seven Penny Brite dressed dolls are; Penny Brite in her original outfit, plus the first six complete outfits; Chit-Chat, Singing in the Rain, Sun and Fun, Winter Princess, Anchors Aweigh and Flower Girl.

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