Beige wool rug found near Paul Bunyan statue, downtown Brainerd
Description
Found a beige 6x9 ft wool rug this morning around 9:15am behind the Paul Bunyan statue in downtown Brainerd, near the Courthouse Square. It’s machine-woven with a cream body and a dark navy border, and there’s a small coffee stain in the center. One end has a fringe that looks a bit frayed, and there’s a tiny label sewn into the corner that says Homestead Classics, Made in Turkey. It’s in decent condition overall. If this rug belongs to you, drop me a message in the app and we can arrange a pickup near the statue or at the Brainerd Public Library. Happy to help get it back to its rightful owner.
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