What is it ?

[1942 merc]

found at an old 1880s house that had a RR worker camp on the property . It is an inch and a half long. The hook is bent to the side and it says pat . sep 15 1885 . Looks like a wall hook to me ?

 

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[RichieRich]

Total WAG curtain hook for the sleeper car