1934-1935 Pyrex Ovenware Menu Calendar (Part 2)  

From April to November 1934, Pyrex advertisements invited consumers to send away for a free calendar filled with menu suggestions and recipes for complete meals.  One or two products are featured each month, highlighting their versatility and listing sizes and retail prices.  Comprehensive use & care instructions are also included.  The calendar spans a 12 month period, from October 1934 to September 1935.

The following images are selected extracts from the calendar which have been altered to fit the width of this page.  Text and pictures that are most relevant to Pyrex products are the focus rather than the calendar grid or specific recipes.  Also see: Part One.

Teapots were fitted with either a chrome lid & handle (44), or a glass lid and a black bakelite handle (84).  During 1931 this type of teapot replaced the all-glass models.  Advertising in June 1931 stated: "... we've banished the old-time spout" and "We've replaced the fragile handle of old-style tea pots."

Individually-sized teapots (81) have glass lids and black bakelite handles.

Pie plate sizes offered at this time are: 205, 208, 209, 210, 211.  The 206 & 207 were dropped in the 1920s.  Hexagonal pie plates (1203/200) are not mentioned, but they were still available.

An advertisement in 1933 provided a list of pie plate capacities: 208 (1 pint), 209 (3 cup), 210 (1 Qt), 211 (5 cup).

Loaf pan sizes are: 213 (5", 1 cup), 212 (9", 1 Qt), 214 (10½", 2 Qt).

Pyrex for refrigerator storage.

Refrigerator dish, 663 (6 x 6 x 3"), its lid shown underneath.  Other refrigerator dishes are: 662 (6 x 6 x 2"); 592 (5 x 9 x 2"); 593 = 212 loaf pan (5 x 9 x 3"); 594 = 214 loaf pan (5½ x 10½ x 3½").  An uncovered 592 was also known as a 230 utility dish, marked 230-592.

Only one type of measuring cup was offered, a 1 cup size.  Dry measuring cups did not appear until 1940.

Measuring cups had changed since 1931.  This spout is stubby and the top of the handle is straight with a distinct corner.  An 824 (2 Qt) mixing bowl is also pictured.  There was only one size of mixing bowl at this time.

A 10 piece Gift Set contains: 6 custard cups, 209 pie plate, 212 loaf pan, 231 utility dish, 023/623 casserole.

A Gift Set with engraved decoration is the most expensive, at $5.15.  Etched decoration is more economical, priced at $4.45 per set.  Plain sets are $2.95.

Custard cup with engraved decoration.

Custard cup with etched decoration.

Round casserole with etched decoration.  Its lid would be patterned too.

Pyrex lids for Visible Cookery.  Buying extra casserole lids for use with metal stove-top cookware was a new idea.  Some cookware manufacturers would also recognize the advantages and equip their products with the same Pyrex lids.

Pyrex Use & Care.

Also see: Part One.


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