Lost drapes near Beale Street, Memphis
Description
On October 3, 2024, around 9:10 PM, I realized my drapes were gone from the living room of my apartment on Poplar Avenue, just north of Overton Park. The fabric is a soft cream with a delicate floral pattern, lined in pale blue. I must have folded them during a move and turned away for a minute; when I looked back they were gone. The room feels brighter and less homey without them, and I miss the soft light filtering through the fabric in the evenings. I am hoping a neighbor picked them up and kept them safe until I can reclaim them. If you found them, please hold onto them until the owner reappears.
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