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Red plaid knit scarf found near Shambles Market
York
Found
listing
Posted
3 months
ago
Description
I found a red and black plaid knit scarf this afternoon around 3:15pm near the Shambles Market in York. It's about 60 inches long and 8 inches wide, made of soft acrylic with a slightly fuzzy fringe. There's a small leather tag sewn inside that reads 'L.L.Bean' and a tiny pinecone charm attached to the edge. The scarf shows light wear, but no major stains or holes. It’s clearly a Seasonal Item—great for the chilly days York’s winter brings—and it feels sentimental in its own quiet way. If this matches someone’s lost scarf, I’d be glad to help reunite it with its owner.
Approximate found location
York
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