Pattern Profile: Spring Blossom Green (1970)

Introduced in 1970, Spring Blossom Green is one of the original Livingware patterns, and it was designed by artist Sara Balbach.  Until late 1972, dinnerware sets in this pattern were sold with white undecorated bowls.

In 1972, Pyrex Compatibles in Spring Blossom Green were launched to accompany Corelle Livingware.  This product line included items like ovenware & nesting bowls, as well as Tabletop Ware accessories.
 

Back Row:  Suprema Mug (flared), Pyrex 1410 Mug.
Front Row:  Pyrex Cup (round bottom), Corelle Open Handle Cup.

A long-lived and popular pattern, Spring Blossom Green seems to have been discontinued officially in the late 1980s or early 1990s.  Despite appearing on a list of discontinued patterns in 1987, it was shown in mid 1990s literature among current patterns, so the true date is unclear.  Although it was described in 1994 as being among the top-sellers, it was necessary to update Corelle's overall brand image by shedding the familiar designs of the previous generation. 

But there is a grey area where the top-selling patterns remain in production long past the provisions of the Continuity Promise.  Although boxed sets were no longer available through normal retail channels, selected pieces were still available for open stock purchase in the mid 1990s certainly, perhaps even longer.

Corelle was launched in France during 1978 with Spring Blossom Green and two other pattern choices.  Specifically for that market, demi-tasse sized coffee cups were provided, with a capacity of 100 ml (3½ oz).  Made of Centura, they are comparable to cups from the Expressions product line.  Matching saucers are smaller too, measuring just 5-1/8".

Corelle Dinnerware:

Dinner Plate (10¼")
Luncheon Plate (8½")
Side Plate (6¾")
Saucer (6¼")
Demi-Tasse Saucer (5-1/8")

Centura Cup (round-bottom, 8 oz)
Open Handle Cup (6-7 oz)
Centura Demi-Tasse (3½ oz)
Pyrex Cup (round-bottom, 8 oz)
Suprema Mug (flared, 9 oz)

Dessert Bowl (10 oz 5-3/8")
Soup/Cereal Bowl (18 oz 6¼")
Flat Rim Soup Plate (8½")
12 oz Deep Bowl (5")

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

Corelle Open-Handle Cream & Sugar Set.

Pyrex Compatibles Tabletop Ware:

1410 Mug (8-9 oz)
Cream & Sugar (old style - small)
Cream & Sugar (new style - large)
Salt & Pepper – white finish
Salt & Pepper – clear
Napkin Rings
Gravy Server
Butter Dish
Margarine Dish
770 Footed Bowl


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)
Beverage Jug:  '1½ Qt' 56 oz & '2 Qt' 72 oz (no handle/spout, smooth neck)

(Note: There is another Juice Bottle dating from 1970, possibly earlier, with very similar green flowers.  The design also has small and large yellow flowers.  It is not an official Compatible for Spring Blossom Green, but it is remarkably similar.  The original packaging reveals that this pattern was called Green Floral.)


Others:

Manufacturers other than Corning produced their own versions of Spring Blossom Green.  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 'Ivy Green'.  Accessory items also can be found from Dispensers Inc. 

Cheinco Housewares produced metal kitchenware and tins.

James Bradley & Assoc. sold glassware and opal pedestal mugs under the 'Glassmates' brand.  A variety of different glassware was made by Libbey in various combinations of green and white on both clear and green glass. 

Termo-Rey opal glass dinnerware was produced by Brasividro.  Anchor Hocking's Springwood in the Placesetters Collection resembles Spring Blossom Green.


Related Articles:

Centura Cup (1970)
Open-Handle Cup (1972)
1410 Mug (1975)
Pyrex Cup (1981)
Suprema Mug (1986)
Soup Plate Pattern List
Plate Styles: Coupe
Pyrex Juice Pitchers & Jugs
Corelle In Britain
1972 Catalogue
1974 Advertisement
1976 Advertisement
1976 Brochure
Who designed the patterns?
What is Suprema?

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