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RATS & TRAP C1840 RATS & TRAP C1840
Two black rats nibble at a piece of cheese in a trap. Date: circa 1840
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1840 C1840 Cheese Danger Nibble Piece Rats Sieve Straw Trap
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This evocative image from the past transports us back in time to the mid-19th century, where the battle against vermin was a daily concern for many households. Circa 1840, this photograph captures the moment of both triumph and tragedy as two black rats are discovered in the midst of feasting on a piece of cheese within a rat trap. The intricately designed trap, a common method used during this era to control rat populations, is a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the time. The rats, oblivious to their impending doom, continue to focus on their prized food source, their keen senses dulled to the danger lurking beneath. The straw and sieve-like design of the trap was intended to capture the rats without harming them, allowing for easy disposal. Yet, the rats' fate was sealed, ensnared in the cruel yet necessary cycle of survival. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the delicate balance between man and nature, and the lengths people went to protect their homes and livelihoods from the destructive forces of rodents.
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