View of swans swimming on canal at Belle Isle Zoo. Small pavilion or shelter at one end of canal; circular fence in background encloses another zoo exhibit. Printed on front: "Swans, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich." Printed on back: "1243, the swan pond on Belle Isle is a very interesting attraction and the enclosure is always crowded with people watching these graceful creatures gliding in and about the various canals." Handwritten on back: "Detroit, March 1st, '11. Dear Cousin: Hope this will find you much better. Chester & wife visited us last night. Jay & Connie are attending her father's funeral. We have Ruth. She is a good girl. Love from Bernice." Card is postmarked 1911.
