University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
61/152
Description
This is a gin-style rabbit trap. Gin traps are operated with sprung jaws. Theis trap is made of iron and has a chain attached to the end.
Physical description
1 gin trap: metal (iron)
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten catalogue' form – '[insert] gin [end insert] TRAP // ? A rabbit trap. // [pencil sketch] // Iron'
Object name
Trap, gin, Trap, rabbit
Material
Metal, iron
Associated subject
Rabbit
HUNTING : trapping
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_4469.tif - High resolution image