Mousetrap

Object/Artifact

-

Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Mousetrap

Entry/Object ID

1947.6.8c

Description

Mousetrap consisting of a cage and wheel. The cage is covered with a wire grate. There is a hinged door on one side of the cage, and a door leading to an enclosed round portion (wheel) on the other.

Context

Owned by John Barrett of Grafton, Vermont. Barrett served in the Vermont Senate and owned a shop in Grafton.

Acquisition

Accession

1947.6

Source or Donor

Barrett, Mary X.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Mousetrap

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Trap, Rodent

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Device, Pest Control

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Other Household Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Household Accessories

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Dimensions

Height

4 in

Width

3-1/2 in

Length

6-1/2 in

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Barrett, John (1776-1856)

Related Places

Place

Town

Grafton

County

Windham County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America