Spongeware Type Designs

Stangl never advertised these patterns as spongeware, however that is probably the best way of descibing this group of dinnerware lines. These lines were produced by sponging one or more colors on a piece of pottery to give it a mottled or "enamelware" type of appearance. Of the earlier versions (Mediterranean, Monterey, Galaxy, and Scandinavia) only Mediterranean proved popular. The later Town and Country pattern (made to "recapture the charm and beauty of the past century with (an) authentic recreation of early enamelware") was a runaway success. After just four years it was being made in five colors (each withover 65 unique pieces.) Stangl also made a spongeware line of dinnerware for Tiffany called Caughley. It can be found listed under the "Made for Distributors" heading.

	Galaxy
	Mediterranean (Cobalt blue and green over a white englobe. The white does not typically show through.)
	Monterey
	Scandinavia (Black sponged over a plain red body so that the red is still visible in areas)
	Town and Country (Typically blue, green, brown, yellow, or honey lightly sponged over the white body (the red body had already been discontinued) so that the white body is still visible in areas.) (A few pieces in black can also be found.)