Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (two sandwich men wearing signs)

Date

c. 1950

People

Artist: Jack Gould, American

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.14886

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (two sandwich men wearing signs)

People

Artist: Jack Gould, American

Date

c. 1950

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.14886

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-29

Clothing 97.6
Apparel 97.6
Person 91
Human 91
Car 88.9
Transportation 88.9
Vehicle 88.9
Automobile 88.9
Coat 79.4
Kiosk 79.3
Shop 73.2
Person 73.2
Overcoat 72.4
Advertisement 65.9
Text 62.1
Suit 57.2
Newsstand 56.2
Poster 50.3

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-27

monochrome 99.9
people 99.8
street 97.8
adult 94.7
wear 93.9
man 93.5
group 93.4
stock 92.8
black and white 92.3
one 91.9
group together 91.7
two 91.1
wedding 88.4
three 87.4
commerce 87.4
many 85.3
city 85.2
administration 84.9
no person 84.7
outfit 84

Imagga
created on 2022-01-29

newspaper 69.5
product 55.8
creation 42
people 24
man 22.8
business 22.5
businessman 22.1
male 21.3
turnstile 21.2
work 20.5
job 19.4
businesswoman 19.1
gate 18.6
person 18.5
occupation 18.3
team 17.9
silhouette 17.4
boss 17.2
sexy 16.9
crowd 16.3
icon 15.8
presentation 15.8
vivid 15.8
vibrant 15.7
design 15.7
bright 15.7
cheering 15.7
nighttime 15.6
speech 15.6
audience 15.6
stadium 15.6
leader 15.4
patriotic 15.3
flag 15.3
nation 15.1
lights 14.8
teamwork 14.8
supporters 14.8
symbol 14.8
president 14.7
shop 13
movable barrier 12.7
adult 11.1
hand 10.6
success 9.6
architecture 9.5
daily 9.2
building 8.9
lifestyle 8.7
men 8.6
barrier 8.4
portrait 8.4
pretty 8.4
old 8.3
document 8.3
one 8.2
happy 8.1
dress 8.1
lady 8.1
interior 8
standing 7.8
stall 7.5
human 7.5
city 7.5
smile 7.1
worker 7.1
day 7.1

Google
created on 2022-01-29

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-29

text 99.9
street 98
clothing 90
black and white 88.1
person 73.4
monochrome 69.1
handwriting 69
waste container 62.9
store 54.9
dress 51.1
shop 30.6

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 45-51
Gender Male, 99.9%
Calm 43.5%
Surprised 27.2%
Fear 10.5%
Sad 5.9%
Disgusted 4%
Angry 3.5%
Confused 2.8%
Happy 2.6%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Car
Poster
Person 91%
Person 73.2%
Car 88.9%
Poster 50.3%

Categories

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-23

a photograph of a man in a white coat and a white coat -100%

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a man standing on the sidewalk, holding a sign that reads "WAR SURPLUS SALE!" in bold letters. He is dressed in a white suit and hat, and appears to be engaged in selling items from a war surplus sale.

In the background, a street scene unfolds with cars driving by and buildings lining the road. A sign on a pole to the right of the man reads "KEEP SIDEWALK CLEAN DO NOT LITTER THE STREETS DEPOSIT REFUSE IN REFUSE CANS" in white letters on a black background. The overall atmosphere suggests a bustling urban environment during the 1940s or 1950s, with the man's attire and the style of the signs contributing to this impression.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a man standing on the sidewalk, holding a sign. The man is wearing a hat and a white outfit, and he is facing to the right. He is holding a sign that appears to be made of wood or cardboard, with writing on it that is not legible.

To the right of the man, there is a pole with several signs attached to it. One of the signs reads "KEEP SIDEWALK CLEAN DO NOT LITTER THE STREETS DEPOSIT REFUSE IN REFUSE CANS." Another sign above it reads "FROM 7 AM TO 6 PM EXCEPT SUNDAY."

In the background, there are several buildings and cars visible. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it was taken in an urban area, possibly in the 1950s or 1960s.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

A black-and-white photograph depicts a scene on a city street. The image shows a man dressed in a white suit and hat, holding a signboard with the words "Save Money" and "Surplus War Goods." He stands on the sidewalk, next to a pole with various signs attached to it. One of the signs reads "Keep Sidewalk Clean," "Do Not Litter the Streets," and "Deposit Refuse in Refuse Cans." The background features a building with a sign that reads "Clark's War Shoes" and "Lerner Shops."

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The black-and-white photo shows a street scene. Two people are standing on the sidewalk, one of whom is holding a signboard. The other person is holding a signboard as well, but it is not visible. The two people are standing near a streetlight and a trash can. There are some cars parked on the street, and there is a building with a sign that reads "Clarks" on top.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-19

Here's a description of the image:

This black and white photograph captures a street scene. Two men sandwich boards appear to be near each other in the foreground, promoting "Barney's" and "Togs" stores. The signs also mention "Save Money" and "War Surplus Sale" (for Barney's), and mention "Breeches, Oddphurs, Jackets, and Army Store" (for Togs).

A utility pole stands prominently in the center of the frame. Attached to the pole are several signs, including one indicating parking regulations from "7 AM to 6 PM, Except Sunday" and another instructing people to "Keep Sidewalk Clean" and not to litter.

Behind the men and the utility pole, we see a busy street scene with cars and pedestrians. Storefronts such as "Lerner Shops" and "Clarks Tuant Shoes" can be identified in the background. There is also a truck with "Shear ht NES" written on its side.

A wire mesh trash can is in the lower right corner, and several pedestrians can be seen in the distance. The image captures a moment of urban life, likely from the mid-20th century.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-19

This is a black and white photograph taken on a city street, likely in the mid-20th century based on the style and the details. Here's a breakdown:

Main Subjects:

  • Two Men: Two men are the main subjects. One is standing on the left, in the foreground and wearing white overalls. The second man appears to be older, wearing a hat and a dark suit or coat and is standing near the first man.
  • Advertisements: Both men are surrounded by advertisement signs. One holds a sign advertising "Barney's" and a "War Surplus Sale!" The other sign appears to promote clothing like "Togs."

Setting:

  • Street Scene: The image is clearly taken on a city street. There are cars parked along the curb, and a general sense of urban activity.
  • Buildings and Shops: The background features buildings with storefronts. Visible shop names include "Lerner Shops" and "Clarks, Infant Shoes".

Details:

  • Streetlight and Sign: A large, ornate concrete streetlight pole stands prominently. Attached to it are signs indicating the hours of the day and days the sidewalk is to be cleaned and other notices.
  • Trash Can: A wire mesh trash can is visible on the right side of the photograph.
  • General Atmosphere: The image has a slightly gritty feel, which is common in vintage photographs.

Overall Impression:

The photograph captures a snapshot of urban life, likely a bustling shopping area. The focus is on the advertisements and the two men, perhaps a reflection of the commercial activity of the time. The overall composition and the details of the scene create a sense of nostalgia.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The black-and-white photograph captures a street scene from a bygone era, likely mid-20th century. The main focus is a person, possibly a street vendor or sandwich board man, wearing a long coat and a hat. This individual is carrying a sandwich board with various signs advertising sales and promotions for different businesses. The signs promote products such as "Barney's," "War Surplus," "Clear Shoes," and "Clark's Smart Shoes."

The person is standing on a sidewalk near a street sign that indicates parking regulations, specifying no parking from 7 AM to 6 PM except on Sundays. There is also a sign on the pole instructing pedestrians to keep the sidewalk clean and not to litter, with a reminder to deposit refuse in refuse cans.

In the background, there are storefronts, including "Clark's Smart Shoes" and "Lerner Shops." A few cars are parked along the street, and the architecture and signage suggest a bustling urban environment. The overall atmosphere conveys a sense of daily life and commerce in a city during that period.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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