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Katanning Historical Society > Records

Rat trap

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c. 1930

Subcollections

Domestic Items or Equipment

Overview

A metal spring hinged trap with very sharp toothed edges which shut tightly when the spring is released.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-202-HS2026.213

Item type

Domestic Objects

Material

Metal

Width

9 cm

Height or length

12.5000 cm

Depth

4.5000 cm

Year

Last modified

Monday, 11 May, 2026

Completeness

83

Copyright and Reference

Copyright and Reference

Rights category

Date of creation +70 years

Permissions

Please contact the Katanning Historical Society for reproduction of image.

Attribution requirements

Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.

Katanning Historical Society

Katanning Historical Society

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