Statue of German writer Johann Friedrich von Schiller at Belle Isle. Seated figure holds a book; engraved on base: "Schiller, erected by citizens of German descent, Detroit, Mich., 1907. Wir Wollen sein ein eineig Volk von Brudern in keiner not uns Trennen und Gefahr. Wilhelm Tell." Printed on front: "Schiller monument, Belle Isle Park, Detroit, Mich., 207,575." Printed on back: "Published by S.H. Knox & Co., Detroit, Mich. Printed in Great Britain." Handwritten on back in upper right corner: "7/31/08."