TRAP
Dimensions18 x 10 x 15.5 cm
Object numberHF.2021.55.5
DescriptionLarge rat trap that consist of two arch shaped pieces of wood attached at a right angle with the upright piece positioned about 1 inch from the flat edge of the other. The upright piece has a small hole near the curved top and a slit cut in the middle of the bottom. The other piece has a larger hole near the middle and a semi-circular notch at the curved end. Attached at the flat end of the bottom piece is a thick metal wire with a spring. There is also a catch of a thinner wire that is connected to the spring.