Seal and swan pond at Belle Isle Zoo
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Description
View of seal resting on rocks in the middle of a pond at Belle Isle Zoo. Pond is separated by fence; pavilion and trees on other side of fence in background. Printed on front: "Seal and swan pond, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich." Printed on back: "Wolverine News Co., Detroit. Printed in Germany." Handwritten on back: "My work is finally over and it has been delightful. Shall go home some time tomorrow, hope you are rested after your ... [rest undecipherable]." Card is postmarked September 5, 1907.
Details
- Resource ID:
- bh002984
- Subject:
- Belle Isle Park (Detroit, Mich.)
- Seals (Animals)--Michigan--Detroit
- Zoos--Michigan--Detroit
- Ponds--Michigan--Detroit
- Postcards
- Publisher:
- Wolverine News Co.
- Date:
- c.1907
- Format:
- 1 postcard : col. ; 3.5 x 5.5 in.
- Department:
- Burton Historical Collection
- Location:
- D/Parks-Belle Isle
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.