Found
Black knit scarf with brass tag
Austin
Found
listing
Posted
about 2 months
ago
Description
I found a black knit scarf this afternoon around 3:30pm near the Capitol Grounds at Congress Ave and 11th Street in Austin. It's a soft acrylic knit, about 70 inches long, with a thin white stripe along the edge and a small brass tag stamped 'R.S.' on the inner corner. The scarf is in good condition with just a little fuzz from wear. I figured someone might be really glad to have it back after the chilly walk along downtown. If this is yours, tell me the initials on the tag and where you last wore it, and I’ll return it.
Approximate found location
Austin
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