When I was married in 1970, many of the gifts we received were from the stamp redemption stores. For one filled book of stamps (which was worth about $3) you could get a set of three Texasware mixing bowls, or a yellow oval pyrex with a cover, or a Corningware covered casserole. I got all three at a bridal shower! They are all still in use today . Only the ccorningware goes in the microwave or dishwasher, but the blue flowers on the side are as bright as the day they were new. Guess the older stuff was meant to last, unlike today's.