Pyrex Store 'N' See Containers (1968) 

On the market from 1968 to 1986, Store 'N' See containers also were identified at various times as Stack 'N' See or simply a Canister Set.  The glass is thin blown borosilicate, like laboratory ware.  Although this glass formula is famous for its heat resistance, in terms of mechanical strength it is more fragile than regular glass, and the thin-walled structure of these items increases that vulnerability.  Except for the plastic lids, Store 'N' Sees are oven safe, but they cannot be used for freezing.

The first colours offered in 1968 were Avocado and White, and Yellow debuted in 1969.  White and Yellow were soon discontinued, and by 1971 only Avocado remained, but a new pattern, Woodgrain, appeared that year on dark brown lids.

A 1970 catalogue presents all colours and sizes available at the time.

(Photo right: Woodgrain, set of four canisters.)

At right are the four typical canister sizes that would be made for the next 15 years.  Lids fall into two sizes: Medium 4¾" diameter and Wide 6¼"; the latter has an indented handle-grip.  As well as two widths, containers came in two heights: Short 3¾" and Tall 7½".  Capacities are:

Short & Medium width - 1 Pint (2 cup, 16 oz)
Short & Wide width - 1 Quart (4 cup, 32 oz)
Tall & Medium width - 1½ Quart (6 cup, 48 oz)
Tall & Wide width - 2½ Quart (10 cup, 80 oz) 

A Shake 'N' Pour (1 Qt) is tall with a unique 4" diameter, and it has graduated measurements printed in white on the side.  This size, and the tall & narrow Liquid Container (16 oz), were still available in 1971, but otherwise they seem to be short-lived.  The lids of the Liquid Container and the Shake 'N' Pour snap on, rather than twist on as the others do.
                  
The smallest container is short & narrow, measuring 2¾" in diameter and 3¾" high, and holds ¾ cup (6 oz).  In 1970 this size became available as a salt & pepper set with perforated lids.  During the early 1970s, 6 oz containers were provided with Salton electric yogurt makers, and these examples have white lids embossed with the Salton brand name on the top.  Small containers disappeared in the early 1980s.

(Photo: Woodgrain salt & pepper)
                                      
In 1970 a unique Pyrex storage container was introduced with a yellow daisy design on the glass.  The most common size is 6" tall and holds more than one quart.  The solid yellow lid is a snap-on type.  The containers were a free gift with the purchase of Maxwell House coffee.  They were filled with 10 oz of instant coffee and originally had product labels glued to the exterior.  There is also a larger size, about 8" tall, which is less common.

(Photo: yellow daisy snap-top canister, 6" tall.)
                   
Beginning mid-1970s Store 'N' Sees were offered with popular Corning Ware and Corelle patterns on the lids: Spice O' Life, Country Festival, Wildflower, Meadow, Indian Summer.

A new size was introduced in 1978, the 85 oz Pasta Keeper.  At 11", it is the tallest of all the canisters and it has a medium width.

(Photos: Pasta Keeper, 85 oz, left; Spice O' Life and Country Festival in various sizes, right.)

A four piece set of canisters with plain white lids was offered again in 1980.  They were paired with a plain white 6 cup Corning Ware teapot, and named the Store 'N' Brew set.

Indian Summer canister, tall & wide, 2½ Qt.

In 1981 Autumn Harvest became the newest Store 'N' See decoration, but only in the four typical sizes, from 1 pt to 2½ Qt.  This is the only Pyrex pattern that includes Store 'N' See in its product line.
                   
Sometime between 1982 and 1985, solid-coloured canisters returned with new colours borrowed from Corelle's Dimension IV line: Almond Mocha, Cinnamon, Slate.  Almond Mocha is darker than Almond's usual colours.  These three choices seem to be available only in the wide sizes: 1 Qt & 2½ Qt.

(Photo: Cinnamon 2½ Qt, tall & wide)

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