Lidded Black Pyrex Casserole Dish

Object Name: 
Lidded Black Pyrex Casserole Dish

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Object Name: 
Lidded Black Pyrex Casserole Dish
Maker(s): 
Place Made: 
United States, NY, Corning
Accession Number: 
2009.4.9
Dimensions: 
Overall H: 13.1 cm, W: 23.4 cm, D: 20.2 cm
Location: 
On Display
Date: 
1930-1939
Credit Line: 
Gift of Tom Elmer
Web Description: 
This black Pyrex casserole is experimental and it was not put into production.

More Info

Department: 
Modern
Provenance: 
Libisch, Joseph (American, b. Croatia, 1886-1964), Former Collection
Elmer, Thomas, Source
2009-04-20
Category: 
Modern
Material: 
borosilicate glass
Inscription: 
T.M. REG. / $ / PYREX / $ / U.S. PAT. OFF.
inscription
: 
Pressed On underside of dish (a)
023-OR-623-B
inscription
: 
Pressed On underside of handle
PYREX
inscription
: 
Pressed On top edge of lid
Y / 623-C
inscription
: 
Pressed On top edge of lid
L-B
inscription
: 
Pressed On underside of handle
Copyright: 
© Corning Glass Works, Corning

Description

Primary Description: 
Black, pressed borosilicate glass. Medium sized, round baking dish with handles and a lid.