Corning Glass Works

1 Pyrex Pl.
Elmira
New York
14902-1555
USA
tel: (607)377-8000

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Overview

Pyrex Ovenware, manufactured by Corning Glass Works, was introduced as "glass dishes for baking" in 1915. This transparent bakeware, the first product of its type, was initially received with skepticism. Advertising and in-store demonstrations were instrumental in changing consumer doubts to acceptance, however. Even though the United States was engaged in World War I, sales reached 4.5 million pieces by 1919. Six years later more than 20 million pieces of...

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