1977 - Centura Expressions Cups

(8 oz)  Available Patterns:  April, Blue Heather, Indian Summer, Meadow, Wildflower, Batik, Strawberry Sunday, apple blossom design*, Forget-Me-Not, Desert Blossom, Windsor Rose, Misty Morning.

3 Cups & 2 Creamers: Indian Summer, Wildflower, Strawberry Sunday, Desert Blossom, Windsor Rose.
               
The Expressions product line was introduced in 1977 and discontinued in 1986.  These new multi-coloured patterns came with a new cup style made of Centura glass-ceramic. 

(Photo: Older backstamp, top; Newer backstamp, bottom.)

There are 2 possible backstamps.  The older stamp is printed in black or green ink and says: "Corelle by Corning … Corning NY USA … Baking Only, No Microwave".  The newer stamp in embossed letters says "CORNING … No Microwave".  Both are made of Centura despite the presence of different brand names.

Although the backstamp does not mention it, this shape does have a model number: 2319.

Creamers & Sugar Bowls:

Cream & sugar sets for the Expressions line are also made of Centura.  The sugar bowl is shorter and wider with a white plastic lid.  This lid is the same style as that of the large Pyrex sugar bowl, but it is a different kind of plastic; it is opaque rather than translucent.  The original care instructions indicate not to use abrasive cleansers on the spout of the creamer as it has been treated with a coating "for better pouring characteristics".

Available Patterns:  April, Blue Heather, Indian Summer, Meadow, Wildflower, Batik, Strawberry Sunday, Forget-Me-Not, Desert Blossom, Windsor Rose, Misty Morning.

April Creamer and Sugar Bowl.  Image from 1977 brochure. 

* - Official pattern name not known.  It is a pink floral, decorated on the centre of the plate, with coloured bands on the rim, one pink and one tan.

(Photo: Unknown apple blossom design on a platter.)


Related Articles:

Expressions Livingware (1977)
What are glass-ceramics?
What is Centura?

NEXT