Bread-and-Butter Plate Used by the Jackson Family, Selma, Alabama
THF805231 / Bread-and-Butter Plate Used by the Jackson Family, Selma, Alabama
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Artifact Overview
A Corning Glass Works scientist discovered a laminating technique that produced a very thin yet very strong glass in 1965. From this discovery, Corning developed a lightweight, break-resistant dinnerware called Corelle. Introduced in 1970, Corelle was offered in a selection of fashionable patterns, and the company compared the durable, inexpensive dinnerware to fine china. It was a hit and remains a household name.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Bread-and-butter plate
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2023.50.711.21
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Color
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 0.75 in
Diameter: 6.75 in
Inscriptions
underneath:
[company logo] / by Corning / Corning N.Y. U.S.A. / Not for Broiler / or Stovetop Use
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