What To Expect From This Site

With this project I have endeavoured to compile and share solid factual information gathered from catalogues, print advertisements and from the observation of new-in-box sets on the market.  I am fanatical about avoiding second-hand misinformation!  And there is certainly enough misinformation about, even in reference books and very commonly on the internet.  Before I present something as fact here, I am compelled to confirm it for myself first.  I am extremely wary of simply repeating the words and opinions of others.  Admittedly there are gaps in my reference sources, and for some details I can only offer my very best educated guess based on known facts.  This is especially true of dates, and sometimes I can only give an approximate range, or interpolate between known dates.

What I have not provided here is a Pattern ID section.  This has been done in excellent fashion already and I can highly recommend another site for that purpose.  You can find all my favourites in the section labelled ‘Pattern ID Links’.

So the basic premise of the site is not identifying patterns, but going beyond that for the extra details about dates of manufacture and what pieces were available.  Articles will be devoted to profiles by pattern as well as sections based on particular pieces like cups and accessories.  In particular, Pyrex Compatibles are a big part of the Corelle story.  And perhaps to a lesser extent, the unofficial look-alike items from other companies can be of interest to the present day collector too. 

There are over 500 Corelle patterns and this site will never address them all.  It is expected that new Corelle patterns will never be featured here, and the best place to look for current information is the official Corelle site.  The older vintage patterns are the focus at Corelle Corner.  It is a constant work in progress and if you don't find the information you need today, it may appear at a future date.  The 'What's New' section is helpful for highlighting new articles and major updates.  

Also, it goes without saying that there is nothing for sale.  The items in my photos are from my own collection and are not on offer.  I have a relatively small collection compared to the scope of information on this site.  So I can’t provide a photo of absolutely everything discussed, but I have tried to picture an example here and there.  Otherwise a written description shall have to suffice!  Catalogue images and magazine advertisements have been scanned from the original pages either by me or by a generous friend from whom I have permission for posting the images on this site. 

I am not affiliated with World Kitchen (the current manufacturer of Corelle and Pyrex), and I have launched this project with absolutely no assistance from that company.  But gathering the data has not been a completely solitary pursuit!  There are other knowledgeable Corelle and Pyrex fans I have met along the way to whom I owe a debt of gratitude.  And in particular, to my long-distance Pyrex pal, I hope you know that I am deeply grateful for all the assistance you’ve provided.  It is the sole reason that I have been able to attempt this project at all, and I am most appreciative!  Another very generous contributor is my webmaster, who has been most patient and diligent.  He has been supportive enough to learn the names of all my tea cups and is a fantastic sounding board for my ideas.  Thank you!