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Found black knit scarf with fox embroidery
Utica-Rome-Oneida
Found
listing
Posted
3 months
ago
Description
I found a black knit scarf this afternoon around 3pm outside the Utica Public Library on Genesee Street. It's a thick wool-blend scarf about 60 inches long, in good condition with just a bit of pilling from wear. The standout feature is a small silver fox embroidery near the left end, plus a faint leather tag stitched on the inside. It was chilly and windy, so I figured someone might be missing it and wanted to help. If this belongs to you, email [email protected] with a description of the distinguishing features to claim it.
Approximate found location
Utica-Rome-Oneida
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