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PYREX Mystery Solved: "Navajo" is Officially "Oval Casserole with Serving Basket" Released in 1971

8/2/2014

 
PicturePhoto courtesy of eBay seller atlanticconnection2010.
This 2 1/2 Qt Oval Casserole (045) has received many nicknames throughout the years, including "Navajo" and "Aztec" based on the geometric lid design. The official name and date of production were previously unknown. The previous date estimate, included Pyrex Passion was late the 1960s based on other items that included a wicker basket produced in 1969-1970. 

However, an eBay seller recently found the casserole with its original box, solving the Pyrex mystery! The official name of the casserole is simply "2 1/2 Qt Oval Casserole with Serving Basket." The date of production can be gleaned from the item number as 1971. Another Pyrex Mystery Solved! 


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