Lost
Lost: brooches in Battle Creek.
near Kingman Museum
Lost
listing
Posted
7 days
ago
Description
I lost three small brooches that belonged to my grandmother while I was at the Battle Creek Farmers Market on Michigan Ave, around 5:40 PM last Friday. They’re vintage pieces with floral enamel: a blue forget-me-not, a pink rose, and a tiny green leaf, all on plain brass backs. They hold a lot of family memories, and I’m heartbroken at the thought of them being gone. If you found anything fitting this description near the Kingman Museum side entrance or around Monument Park, please help me get them back.
Approximate last-seen location
near Kingman Museum
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