Corning "Pyrex Grab-It" Storage Container, 1977-1990

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Artifact Overview

Corning Glass Works' heat-resistant glass bakeware, called Pyrex, was introduced in the mid-1910s. Pyrex products were inexpensive, with an easy-to-clean smooth surface. Corning introduced its durable "Grab-It" bowls with a single grabbable handle in 1977. The bowls could be popped into the oven or, more importantly, the microwave to cook or reheat meals. A corresponding plastic or glass cover helped preserve leftovers in the refrigerator.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Dish (Vessel for food)

Date Made

1977-1990

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2019.2.106

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Charles H. Brown and Patrick Pehoski.

Material

Glass (Material)

Color

White (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 1.25 in
Width: 6.625 in
Length: 8.438 in

Inscriptions

on underside of dish handle: CORNING WARE (R) P-185-B / 15 mL
Corning "Pyrex Grab-It" Storage Container, 1977-1990