Lost
Lost violin with small scratches and a distinctive floral engraving on the back, left in the lobby of Lehigh Valley Arts Center.
Lehigh Valley Arts Center
Lost
listing
Posted
7 months
ago
Description
I lost my violin while attending a concert at the Lehigh Valley Arts Center last week. It has a few small scratches and a distinctive floral engraving on the back. I left it in the lobby while picking up my coat and forgot to grab it before heading out. I’m really worried because this violin belonged to my grandfather, and it means a lot to me.
Approximate last-seen location
Lehigh Valley Arts Center
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