University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
90/20
Description
This is an animal trap (single-spring gin type) with toothed jaws, and attached chain and flat peg for anchoring to ground when set. The object was given from the Slough Museum.
Physical description
1 gin trap: metal; good condition although rusty
Object name
Trap, gin
Material
Metal
Associated subject
HUNTING : trapping
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_15680.tif - High resolution image