American Blue and White Sponge-Bordered and Banded Pottery Kitchen Plate, last quarter 19th Century. Spongeware designs were applied to the ceramics by daubing the color on with a sponge or cloth. Dia. 10-1/4" American Blue and White Sponge-Bordered and Banded Pottery Kitchen Plate, last quarter 19th Century. Spongeware designs were applied to the ceramics by daubing the color on with a sponge or cloth. Dia. 10-1/4"