University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
60/115
Description
Nothing is known of the origins of this rat trap, which is spring-activated when the bait is removed and kills the rat by breaking its neck.
Physical description
1 rat trap: wood; metal
Object name
Trap, rat
Material
Wood, Metal
Associated subject
Rat
HUNTING : trapping
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_4662.tif - High resolution image