Object number
52/118
Description
Man trap used for trapping poachers and trespassers on private land. 'Humane' style leg hold trap with no teeth in jaws. From Taunton Museum.
Man trap used for trapping poachers and trespassers on private land; with square base and spring-release jaws. 'Humane' style leg hold trap with no teeth in jaws. The trap came from Taunton Museum.
Physical description
1 man trap: metal; good condition
Archival history
MERL ‘Associated information’ form – ‘Name of Object: Man Trap // Age…: ? // Neg 35/1723 Name and address of present owner: Taunton Museum // Description of use to which it was put…:’ , 2 labels found in this file. Uncertain which label refers to which object:- 1. Man trap found many years ago in a wood at Hardington, Somerset by Mr R. Vernon, 1925 2. From Poundisford Lodge. Obtained from F.G. Morris, 1941 (34 St Stephen St, Taunton), MERL Miscellaneous note - Written on trap '… NEVER […] USED FROM […] // MESSERS […] TAUNTON MANUFACTURED CIRCA 1890[?] PRES BY MR […] // 1915'
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Dimensions
- Width 548 mm
- Length 652 mm
- Length 679 mm
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