Name/Title
Trap, LobsterEntry/Object ID
1995.015.001Description
A half round lobster trap made of wood. Lobster enters through two side heads made of cotton twine and two metal rings in the "kitchen". Then passes through a larger net entering into the parlor. Parlor has one strip of rubber
3 3/4 inches x 19 1/2 inches on each side and is weighed down with 1 1/2 bricks on each side. Opening of trap has rubber "hinges". Wood is old and worn - small barnicles are attached to trap. Various lines both nylon and cotton are attached to trap.
35 1/2 inch x 23 1/2 inches = Dimensions of the bottom
15 1/2 inches = Height
SPECIAL SIGNIFICANCE: Made by Richard Rossiter's Uncle Elmer.
