Corning Ware Casserole Dish, 1960-1961

Summary

In 1958, Corning Glass Works introduced Corning Ware -- a line of innovative, shatterproof cooking and serving ware that could go from freezer to oven to table. Corning Ware was versatile, durable, and affordable. It was also attractive, with patterns that reflected current trends. The popular Cornflower Blue pattern, also introduced in 1958, became synonymous with Corning's brand identity.

In 1958, Corning Glass Works introduced Corning Ware -- a line of innovative, shatterproof cooking and serving ware that could go from freezer to oven to table. Corning Ware was versatile, durable, and affordable. It was also attractive, with patterns that reflected current trends. The popular Cornflower Blue pattern, also introduced in 1958, became synonymous with Corning's brand identity.

Artifact

Casserole (Baking dish)

Date Made

1960-1961

Creators

Corning Glass Works 

Place of Creation

United States, New York, Corning 

Creator Notes

Made by Corning Glass Works of Corning, New York.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2022.113.14

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift in Memory of Dr. Catherine Garcia-McDonnell.

Material

Pyroceram
Pyrex (TM)

Color

White (Color)
Blue
Colorless

Dimensions

Height: 6.25 in  (With lid)

Width: 10.125 in  (With lid)

Length: 8.5 in  (With lid)

Inscriptions

on bottom of dish: CORNING WARE (R) / 2 1/2 QT. on top, edge of lid: A PYREX (R) A-9-C / 10

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