Though it has never been ascertained whether glass was first pressed in the US or abroad, the development of the glass-pressing machine revolutionized the glass industry in the US. This country receives the credit for improving the method to make this process feasible. The first ware pressed were probably small flat plates of the type now referred to as “lacy” the intricacy of the design concealing flaws. In 1864 a formula for “soda lime” glass was developed which did not require the expensive red lead for clarity. Although “soda lime” glass did not have the brilliance of the earlier flint glass, the formula came into widespread use because glass could be produced cheaply. Because of this Early American Pattern Glass (EAPG) became very popular and affordable during the latter part of the 19th century and early part of the last century.