Unknown German
Horse Pipsqueak

CultureGerman
Titles
  • Horse Pipsqueak
Datemid-19th century
Made inGermany
MediumPapier-mâché
Dimensions8 1/4 × 7 1/2 × 4 in. (21 × 19.1 × 10.2 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.63.142
Not on view

Explore Further

Department
Bayou Bend
DescriptionSmall noisemaker toys like this include a bellows in the base to activate a reed or whistle, giving them the name “pipsqueaks.”
Provenance[possibly Terry and Bob's Barrett House Antiques, West Chester, Ohio]; purchased by Miss Ima Hogg, 1963; given to MFAH, by 1966.

Cataloguing data may change with further research.

If you have questions about this work of art or the MFAH Online Collection please contact us.

Peacock Pipsqueak
Unknown German
mid-19th century
Papier-mâché
B.63.141
scan from file photograph
Unknown German
mid-19th century
Papier-mâché
B.63.143
Parrot Pipsqueak (one of a pair)
Unknown German
19th century
Papier-mâché
B.71.40.2
Parrot Pipsqueak (one of a pair)
Unknown German
mid-19th century
Papier-mâché
B.71.40.1
Bird Pipsqueak
Unknown German
mid-19th century
Papier-mâché
B.63.97
Bird Pipsqueak
Unknown German
mid-19th century
Papier-mâché
B.63.98
Cat Pipsqueak
Unknown German
mid-19th century
Papier-mâché
B.63.99
Toy Horse
Unknown American
c. 1850–1900
Spruce and flax
B.55.7
Gaming Box
Unknown American
c. 1830–1860
Maple, various materials
B.77.11.1-.16
Counter Bowl (one of a pair)
Unknown English
c. 1750
Silver-plated copper
B.69.188.1
Counter Bowl (one of a pair)
Unknown English
c. 1750
Silver-plated copper
B.69.188.2
Marble (one of a pair)
Unknown American
19th century
Lead-glazed earthenware
B.71.92.1