Overview
This is a classic Pyrex opal glass mixing bowl featuring the 'Midnight Bloom' pattern, a striking white floral design against a deep navy blue background.
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Preliminary identification
Pyrex 'Midnight Bloom' Mixing Bowl, c.1970
Photo reference
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Story
In 1970, Corning Glass Works released this specific 'Midnight Bloom' pattern as a limited promotional item, capturing the 'flower power' aesthetic of the era in a sophisticated, moody palette.
Maker / Origin
Corning Glass Works revolutionized the American kitchen by adapting borosilicate glass—originally used for railroad lanterns—into heat-resistant 'Pyrex' cookware.
Condition & Value
The exterior blue finish appears glossy with minimal 'flea bites' (tiny paint chips), though there is some slight surface wear visible near the rim. While Pyrex is highly collectible, 'Midnight Bloom' is a relatively accessible promotional pattern; value is driven by the vibrancy of the blue and the lack of…
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