Found
Black velvet evening gown with emerald belt
Eastern Panhandle
Found
listing
Posted
4 months
ago
Description
I found a black velvet evening gown with an emerald belt this afternoon around 3:15pm behind the Martinsburg Public Library on West King Street, in the Eastern Panhandle. It’s a David’s Bridal dress, size 6, with a slim emerald satin belt and a small gold rhinestone clasp that catches the light. There’s a tiny snag on the hem and a faint coffee stain on the inner lining, but the exterior fabric looks clean. I know it’s probably someone’s special outfit, and I’d really like to help return it to its owner—if this sounds like yours, reach out.
Approximate found location
Eastern Panhandle
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