I have no idea what this item was used for..but I have invented a use for it. In the spring when my garlic comes up I will hang it outside on the Patio and let them dry lying on it. This way the smell can stay outside ,instead of inside with the dehydrator. It's hung up by it's own little hanger attached to it. Good idea right! and it only cost me $2. at Goodwill :o)
I thought it was a good little item and the price was right. :o)