Cooking is one of my true passions, so I own four glass measuring cups.
My family likes to try out a variety of recipes, so I’m frequently in the kitchen cooking up something new.
I initially thought I only owned the Pyrex brand, but on closer inspection, that’s not the case. Only one liquid quart cup has the Pyrex markings.
For this posting, I am only blogging about the Pyrex brand. Oven Basics made by Anchor Hocking and Anchor are the maker of the other cups.
Pyrex Glass Measuring Cups
Cooks use measuring cups to measure liquids and dry ingredients for recipes.
Julia Child’s kitchen had a glass measuring cup with both English measurements and metrics lines.
I remember one time seeing Julia Child’s kitchen at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, DC.
Brief History of Pyrex
The Pyrex name is over 100 years old and was created by the Corning Glass Works. First, came the durable glass in railroad lanterns. Then, came the idea for using the same glass in making measuring cups.
The cup’s clear view and easy to read measuring lines make cooking easier.
The Pyrex cups from 1925 have a “D” shaped handle. After having the same design for many years, in 1980, the cup’s design became an open handle for easy nesting stacking.
Eventually, the Pyrex line was sold and is now part of World Kitchen’s line. World Kitchen also makes scientific and technical glass.
Dating Pyrex Glass
To date Pyrex glass, first, look for the “D” handle in older pieces before 1990.
Secondly, the Pyrex logo is printed on both the front and back of vintage pieces.
Thirdly, some of the oldest pieces have, “For General Household Use and Photographic Use only” on them.
Summary of Glass Measuring Cups Blog
Measuring cups are great to use in the kitchen for accurate measurements. Never guess on amounts but measure amounts for the best results in cooking.
I enjoy my kitchen but it seems that one measuring cup is not enough.
Happy Cooking and enjoy your Measuring Cups!
Research Sites:
www.pyrexnlove.com, www.denverpost, and americanhistory.si.edu.