University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
76/309
Description
This is a single-spring gin type trap with semi-circular toothed jaws used for catching animals. The origins of this item is unknown.
Physical description
1 animal trap: metal; fair condition- rusty
Archival history
MERL Catalogue Form (temporary) – ‘Gin trap // iron // Mr W. Yeo, Swallowfield, Reading’
Object name
Trap, gin
Material
Metal
Associated subject
HUNTING : trapping
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_13898.tif - High resolution image