Object number
64/24
Description
This is a man trap, a tool used as deterrent to trespassers or poachers on private land. Nothing is known of the origins of this trap.
Physical description
1 man trap: metal
Archival history
MERL miscellaneous note - 'Exactly how this trap works is unclear.', MERL 'Handwritten catalogue' form – 'MAN TRAP // Donor not known // [pencil sketch]'
Object name
Material
Dimensions
- Length 530 mm
- Width 655 mm
- Length 551 mm
Associated subject
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_5612.tif - High resolution image
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_12386.tif - High resolution image
