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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.

1 man trap: metal; good condition

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'