Pattern Profile: Snowflake Blue (1970)

Introduced in 1970, Snowflake Blue is one of the original Livingware patterns, and it was designed by artist Robert Gibson.  Until late 1972, dinnerware sets in this pattern were sold with white undecorated bowls. 

In 1972, Snowflake Blue Pyrex Compatibles were launched to complement the dinnerware.  This product line included items like ovenware & nesting bowls, as well as Tabletop Ware accessories.

Centura round-bottom cup, Pyrex 1410 mug, Corelle open handle cup.

This pattern was discontinued February 1976, so it is notable for having a shorter production run than most.  Due to its early departure, there are some popular Corelle shapes & sizes that were never made for Snowflake Blue.

Corelle Dinnerware:

Dinner Plate (10¼")
Luncheon Plate (8½")
Side Plate (6¾")
Saucer (6¼")
 
Centura Cup (round-bottom, 8 oz)
Open Handle Cup (6-7 oz)

Dessert Bowl (10 oz, 5-3/8")
Soup/Cereal Bowl (18 oz, 6¼")

1 Qt Serving Bowl (8½")
2 Qt Serving Bowl (10¼")
Oval Platter (12½")
Open Handle Cream & Sugar

Snowflake Blue side plates.

Pyrex Compatibles Tabletop Ware:

1410 Mug (8-9 oz)
Cream & Sugar (old style - small)
Salt & Pepper – white finish
Salt & Pepper – clear
Napkin Rings
Butter Dish

Pyrex Pitchers:  The pattern can seem a bit non-standard even on genuine Pyrex pitchers, but they always bear the Pyrex brand name.

Juice Pitcher:  1 Qt & 1½ Qt (open handle)
Juice Bottle:  1 Qt & 1½ Qt (no handle, flask shape)

Notable Absences:

Pyrex Cup (round-bottom, 8 oz)
Suprema Mug (flared, 9 oz)
Flat Rim Soup Plate (8½")
Gravy Server
Margarine Dish
Cream & Sugar (new style - large)

Open Handle Cream & Sugar Set.

Others:

Manufacturers other than Corning produced their own versions of Snowflake Blue.  The majority of these are unofficial products and close comparison with the genuine Corelle pattern will reveal variations in the design. 

Most notable among these companies, Gemco produced many popular tabletop accessories in their 'Matchables' product line, using the pattern name 'Gem Blue'. 

Accessory items can also be found by Dispensers Inc. as well as by other companies. 

James Bradley & Assoc. sold glassware and opal pedestal mugs under the 'Glassmates' brand.


Related Articles:

Centura Cup (1970)
Open-Handle Cup (1972)
1410 Mug (1975)
Plate Styles: Coupe
Pyrex Juice Pitchers & Jugs
1972 Catalogue
1974 Advertisement
Who designed the patterns?
Most frequent word in pattern names?

NEXT Livingware Profile.