American Blue and White Sponge-Bordered and Banded Pottery Kitchen Platter, last quarter 19th Century. Spongeware designs were applied to the ceramics by daubing the color on with a sponge or cloth. w. 8-3/4" x 12-1/4" American Blue and White Sponge-Bordered and Banded Pottery Kitchen Platter, last quarter 19th Century. Spongeware designs were applied to the ceramics by daubing the color on with a sponge or cloth. w. 8-3/4" x 12-1/4"