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Wooden tool found on the sideway, I was puzzled as to what it might be for? (lemmy.world)

submitted 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) by BeatTakeshi@lemmy.world to c/whatisthisthing@lemmy.world

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Edit: in Belgium if it gives any clue

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[–] riot@fedia.io 76 points 4 weeks ago (5 children)

Perhaps an antique wooden hanger? But without the hook at the end. Like this: https://wallapop.com/item/percha-antigua-de-madera-1293455579

EDIT: Adding a megalodon archive link, just in case. Just learned today that you can put gyo.tc/ in front of any link. Class!

[–] JeSuisUnHombre@lemmy.zip 11 points 4 weeks ago

This seems like the most promising answer, what does the end on the ground look like?

[–] Test_Tickles@lemmy.world 6 points 4 weeks ago

Ya, I had the same thought. Instead of hanging, this one goes into a rack of some sort for holding multiple pieces. I'm willing to bet this picture was taken next to, or at least very close to, a church. It's probably used to hang vestments or robes.

[–] olafurp@lemmy.world 5 points 4 weeks ago

It does look like it fits the purpose, but why does it have a rounded end, it seems it would be missing legs.

[–] coaxil@lemmy.zip 4 points 4 weeks ago

Dang,I think you got it

[–] LillyPip@lemmy.ca 3 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago)

Possibly. It does look similar. To me, it looks more for pushing, not hanging, based on how the wear looks to me. Can’t think of a good use, tho…