Lost
Blue ceramic casserole dish with lid, 4-quart
Southeast IA
Lost
listing
Posted
4 months
ago
Description
I lost my blue ceramic casserole dish with a white lid yesterday around 3pm in the communal kitchen at the Mount Pleasant Public Library on Main Street. It's a sturdy 4-quart dish with a slightly chipped rim and a brass knob on the lid, and inside there's a faded marker note that reads 'Mom's recipe' in my handwriting. This dish was a gift from my grandmother and holds a lot of sentimental value to me, especially for family dinners. If anyone found it, I’d really appreciate getting it back.
Approximate last-seen location
Southeast IA
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