American Blue and White Sponge-Bordered and Banded Pottery Kitchen Bowl, last quarter 19th Century. Spongeware designs were applied to the ceramics by daubing the color on with a sponge or cloth. dia. 8-1/2", h. 2-1/4" American Blue and White Sponge-Bordered and Banded Pottery Kitchen Bowl, last quarter 19th Century. Spongeware designs were applied to the ceramics by daubing the color on with a sponge or cloth. dia. 8-1/2", h. 2-1/4"