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Object NamePyrex Measuring Cup Prototype
Manufacturer Corning Glass Works, Main Plant, "A" Factory
Made FromGlass, Decal
Date1980-1986
Place MadeUnited States, NY, Corning
TechniqueHand-presesd (probably), applied
SizeOverall H: 13.9 cm, W: 19.3 cm, D: 14.1 cm
Accession Number2017.4.8
Credit LineGift of Lee and Dennis Younge
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewCrystal City Gallery
Physical DescriptionPyrex Measuring Cup Prototype. Hand-pressed colorless glass with applied red decal "Pyrex" name and associated lines and marks for measuring up to 4-cups. Large (4 cups/32 oz/1 quart/1 liter/1000 ml) cylindrical measuring cup with spout and fully-attached handle. The thumb rest of the handle is flush with the rim of the cup. Exterior walls of cup are graduated using applied red decal.
Provenance
Source Dennis Younge (American, b. 1940) - 2017-05-30
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