Found
Black leather handbag with gold hardware, found near monument
Scottsbluff / Panhandle
Found
listing
Posted
15 days
ago
Description
I found a black pebbled leather handbag this afternoon around 2:15pm near the Scotts Bluff National Monument parking lot. It’s about 12 inches wide and 9 inches tall, with a long adjustable strap and a gold-tone zipper. Inside there’s a bright pink lining, a small butterfly embroidery on the inside pocket, and a tiny coffee stain on the bottom edge—easy to spot in a bag. A white enamel compass charm hangs from the zipper pull, which is a pretty unique detail. If you recognize it, I’d love to help get it back to its owner.
Approximate found location
Scottsbluff / Panhandle
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