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

- 1977-1990
- Collections - Artifact
Corning "Pyrex Grab-It" Storage Container, 1977-1990
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.
- JewelBrite Holly Christmas Tree Ornament, 1967-1969 - Decor Novelties Inc., of Whitman, Massachusetts, created Jewelbrite Christmas ornaments in the mid-20th century. The lightweight ornaments often encased seasonal symbols -- flowers, bells, angels, snow people, or other holiday depictions -- in a hard plastic case with reflective materials to provide additional sparkle to a Christmas tree.

- 1967-1969
- Collections - Artifact
JewelBrite Holly Christmas Tree Ornament, 1967-1969
Decor Novelties Inc., of Whitman, Massachusetts, created Jewelbrite Christmas ornaments in the mid-20th century. The lightweight ornaments often encased seasonal symbols -- flowers, bells, angels, snow people, or other holiday depictions -- in a hard plastic case with reflective materials to provide additional sparkle to a Christmas tree.
- JewelBrite Poinsettia Christmas Tree Ornament, 1967-1969 - Decor Novelties Inc., of Whitman, Massachusetts, created Jewelbrite Christmas ornaments in the mid-20th century. The lightweight ornaments often encased seasonal symbols -- flowers, bells, angels, snow people, or other holiday depictions -- in a hard plastic case with reflective materials to provide additional sparkle to a Christmas tree.

- 1967-1969
- Collections - Artifact
JewelBrite Poinsettia Christmas Tree Ornament, 1967-1969
Decor Novelties Inc., of Whitman, Massachusetts, created Jewelbrite Christmas ornaments in the mid-20th century. The lightweight ornaments often encased seasonal symbols -- flowers, bells, angels, snow people, or other holiday depictions -- in a hard plastic case with reflective materials to provide additional sparkle to a Christmas tree.
- Table Lamp, circa 1975 - This lamp embodies the essence of 1970s middle-class taste. Its bright burnt umber base stands out -- probably competing with other boldly colored living room furnishings. The pierced and textured surface of the base lights up -- literally. Even the simple cylindrical shade with its multi-textured band and surface attracts attention -- adding more to a room filled with "more."

- circa 1975
- Collections - Artifact
Table Lamp, circa 1975
This lamp embodies the essence of 1970s middle-class taste. Its bright burnt umber base stands out -- probably competing with other boldly colored living room furnishings. The pierced and textured surface of the base lights up -- literally. Even the simple cylindrical shade with its multi-textured band and surface attracts attention -- adding more to a room filled with "more."
- JewelBrite Christmas Tree Ornament, 1967-1969 - Decor Novelties Inc., of Whitman, Massachusetts, created Jewelbrite Christmas ornaments in the mid-20th century. The lightweight ornaments often encased seasonal symbols -- flowers, bells, angels, snow people, or other holiday depictions -- in a hard plastic case with reflective materials to provide additional sparkle to a Christmas tree.

- 1967-1969
- Collections - Artifact
JewelBrite Christmas Tree Ornament, 1967-1969
Decor Novelties Inc., of Whitman, Massachusetts, created Jewelbrite Christmas ornaments in the mid-20th century. The lightweight ornaments often encased seasonal symbols -- flowers, bells, angels, snow people, or other holiday depictions -- in a hard plastic case with reflective materials to provide additional sparkle to a Christmas tree.
- JewelBrite Poinsettia Christmas Tree Ornament, 1967-1969 - Decor Novelties Inc., of Whitman, Massachusetts, created Jewelbrite Christmas ornaments in the mid-20th century. The lightweight ornaments often encased seasonal symbols -- flowers, bells, angels, snow people, or other holiday depictions -- in a hard plastic case with reflective materials to provide additional sparkle to a Christmas tree.

- 1967-1969
- Collections - Artifact
JewelBrite Poinsettia Christmas Tree Ornament, 1967-1969
Decor Novelties Inc., of Whitman, Massachusetts, created Jewelbrite Christmas ornaments in the mid-20th century. The lightweight ornaments often encased seasonal symbols -- flowers, bells, angels, snow people, or other holiday depictions -- in a hard plastic case with reflective materials to provide additional sparkle to a Christmas tree.
- Wooster Ltd. Sno-Bob, 1971 - Winter snow brings unique opportunities for outdoor play. Sled contraptions like this Sno-Bob -- a sort of bicycle on skis -- have been around since the mid-19th century. They found new popularity after the Beatles were spotted frolicking around on them in the 1965 movie <em>Help!</em>

- 1971
- Collections - Artifact
Wooster Ltd. Sno-Bob, 1971
Winter snow brings unique opportunities for outdoor play. Sled contraptions like this Sno-Bob -- a sort of bicycle on skis -- have been around since the mid-19th century. They found new popularity after the Beatles were spotted frolicking around on them in the 1965 movie Help!
- Mirror, 1950-1960 -

- 1950-1960
- Collections - Artifact
Mirror, 1950-1960
- Corning "Pyrex Grab-It" Storage Container, 1977-1990 - 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.

- 1977-1990
- Collections - Artifact
Corning "Pyrex Grab-It" Storage Container, 1977-1990
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.
- Corning "Pyrex Grab-It" Storage Container, 1977-1990 - 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.

- 1977-1990
- Collections - Artifact
Corning "Pyrex Grab-It" Storage Container, 1977-1990
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.