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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (exterior of Myers hardware and farm equipment store)

Date

c. 1950

People

Artist: Jack Rodden Studio, American 1914 - 2016

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.13702

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (exterior of Myers hardware and farm equipment store)

People

Artist: Jack Rodden Studio, American 1914 - 2016

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, 4.2002.13702

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-02-04

Flooring 82.5
Building 82
Sport 80.2
Sports 80.2
Floor 62.6
Suit 59.8
Clothing 59.8
Coat 59.8
Overcoat 59.8
Apparel 59.8
Nature 56.6
Team Sport 56.3
Team 56.3

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-29

people 99.7
monochrome 99.5
street 97.7
group together 97.2
winter 95.2
transportation system 94
art 93
black and white 92
no person 91.8
vehicle 91.8
beach 91.7
city 91.6
bridge 90.4
snow 88.7
many 88.4
aircraft 88.1
airplane 87.2
landscape 86.9
man 86.8
group 85.4

Imagga
created on 2022-02-04

pier 66.3
support 49.8
device 38.5
sky 28.9
architecture 28
snow 26.4
city 24.1
landscape 21.6
travel 21.1
bridge 19.9
winter 18.7
road 18.1
water 18
urban 17.5
river 16.9
building 16.9
structure 16.9
transportation 16.1
airport 15.6
clouds 15.2
sea 14.1
ocean 13.4
weather 12.1
highway 11.6
cold 11.2
light 10.7
sun 10.5
sunrise 10.3
street 10.1
house 10
fence 10
tourism 9.9
sunset 9.9
trees 9.8
reflection 9.8
scenic 9.7
traffic 9.5
cloud 9.5
day 9.4
construction 9.4
mountains 9.3
beach 9.2
transport 9.1
scenery 9
outdoors 9
night 8.9
airfield 8.6
cityscape 8.5
railing 8.5
perspective 8.5
tourist 8.4
town 8.4
sand 8.3
vacation 8.2
coast 8.1
home 8
expressway 7.9
empty 7.7
motion 7.7
old 7.7
roof 7.6
drive 7.6
hall 7.5
boat 7.4
facility 7.4
lake 7.3
office 7.3
calm 7.3
business 7.3
new 7.3
metal 7.2
landmark 7.2
shopping cart 7.2
mountain 7.1
summer 7.1
wall 7.1
waterfront 7.1
shore 7
glass 7

Google
created on 2022-02-04

Microsoft
created on 2022-02-04

black and white 96.5
outdoor 88.3
sky 84.4
monochrome 82.6
fog 76.2
mosquito net 69.6
old 45.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Picture frame
Tree
Vehicle
Window
House

Clarifai

Picture frame 80.6%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-02-04

nature landscape 81.3%
beaches seaside 10.1%
interior objects 5.4%
streetview architecture 2.8%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-02-04

an old photo of a train 28.4%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-13

a city in the summer.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-24

a photograph of a black and white photo of a building with a clock tower

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-16

This image appears to be a black-and-white negative photograph of a street scene. It shows several buildings, likely storefronts, with visible signage. The largest sign reads "The Myers Co. Inc." and refers to a company providing hardware supplies. Other signs and advertisements are present, but the text is more difficult to discern.

The foreground showcases an empty street with a sidewalk along the businesses, and fencing is visible between the sidewalk and some of the structures. A faint layer of artifact-like marks overlays the image, creating a distorted or stained effect across the frame. This might be due to damage or deterioration of the original negative. Overall, the image has a vintage feel, suggesting it might represent a small town or industrial area from an earlier era.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-16

The image appears to be a negative photograph, showing a street view of some commercial buildings. There is a large, prominent sign for "THE MYERS CO.," indicating a business establishment. Above the main sign, there's a smaller sign reading "MYERS CO. INC." with additional text about new and used machines and equipment, mentioning sales and rentals. To the left, another building can be seen with a sign, but the details are not entirely clear. The photograph shows a street in the foreground with clear markings, and the image has various discolorations and lines, possibly due to damage or exposure issues with the negative itself. The overall scene captures a typical mid-20th century commercial area.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-19

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of a street scene. The photograph shows several buildings and storefronts, including a sign for "The Myers Co." There are also some fences or barriers visible in the foreground. The overall scene has a somewhat hazy or distorted quality, likely due to the age or condition of the photograph.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-19

This appears to be a historical black and white photograph showing what looks like a commercial street or business district. The image shows several storefronts with signs, including one that appears to read "MYERS CO. INC." There are decorative iron railings or fencing visible along the street. The perspective seems to be from inside a building or structure looking out, as there's what appears to be a structural element (possibly a column or doorframe) visible on the right side of the image. The photo has the characteristic grainy quality of older photography, and the overall scene suggests this was taken sometime in the early-to-mid 20th century.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a street scene, with a building on the right side and a fence in front of it. The building has a sign that reads "MYERS CO. INC." and features a large window on the front. In the background, there are trees and other buildings visible.

The image appears to be a vintage photograph, possibly from the early 20th century, given its black-and-white format and the style of the buildings. The photograph is also slightly damaged, with cracks and creases visible throughout. Despite this, the image still conveys a sense of nostalgia and historical significance.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the past, showcasing a moment in time that may have been forgotten or overlooked. It serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving our cultural heritage and the stories that our photographs can tell.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-11

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of a street scene, with a large building or storefront in the center. The building has a sign that reads "THE MYERS CO." and another sign that says "MYERS CO. INC." There are also several other signs and advertisements visible in the image, but they are not legible.

In the foreground, there is a road or sidewalk that runs in front of the building. There are also some trees and other vegetation visible in the background.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a quiet, suburban or small-town setting. The presence of the large building and the signs suggests that it may be a commercial or business district, but the lack of people or activity in the image gives it a sense of stillness and calm.

It's worth noting that the image appears to be a scan or digital copy of an original photograph, and it may have been edited or manipulated in some way. The image has a slightly distorted or warped appearance, with some areas appearing more blurry or pixelated than others. Additionally, there are some visible artifacts or imperfections in the image, such as scratches or dust particles, that suggest it may have been scanned or digitized from an original physical copy.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image appears to be a black-and-white photograph of a street scene. The image is somewhat distorted, with a wavy, wavy effect. The street is empty, and there are buildings on either side. On the left side of the image, there is a building with a sign that reads "Sears." On the right side of the image, there is a building with a sign that reads "The Myers Co." There are also several street signs and traffic signs on the street.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The black-and-white photograph shows a street view of a town. On the left side, there is a building with a fence in front of it, and a signboard is mounted on the wall. On the right side, there are two buildings with a streetlight in front of them. The streetlights are mounted on a pole, and a signboard is attached to the pole. The road is empty.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-20

The image shows a grayscale photograph of a street scene. The main focus is a business, "The Myers Co.", which appears to be a farm equipment company. There are signs indicating "New and Used Machines" for "The Myers Co." The architecture suggests a small town setting.

The photograph has a distinct texture or effect that could be due to the way the image was captured or processed, possibly through a vintage or artistic filter. There are noticeable lines or streaks across the image, which could be marks or imperfections on the original print or a deliberate artistic choice.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-20

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a grayscale photograph, likely a vintage print or a negative, showing a street scene with a business, "The Myers Co." prominently displayed. The photo has a somewhat weathered and aged appearance, with visible markings and distortions that suggest it might be an older photograph or a scan of a damaged print.

Here are some key features:

  • Subject: The main focus is "The Myers Co.", which seems to be a business that likely sold or serviced farm equipment and hardware.
  • Composition: The scene includes buildings on either side of the street. Other businesses are visible as well.
  • Atmosphere: The photograph has an overall nostalgic and historical feel.
  • Technical Qualities: It's a black and white image, and the quality suggests an older film photograph or negative. The distortions make it more interesting.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image appears to be a vintage photograph, likely taken in the mid-20th century, showing a street scene. The photograph has visible signs of aging, including scratches, cracks, and discoloration, which give it an antique look.

In the foreground, there is a wide, empty street with no visible vehicles or pedestrians. The street is bordered by sidewalks and buildings on both sides.

On the left side of the image, there are several buildings with signs. One prominent sign reads "Myers Co. Inc." which suggests it might be a business establishment, possibly a store or a company office. There are also other signs, but they are not entirely legible due to the condition of the photograph.

On the right side, there is a large sign that reads "Myers Co. Inc. Air Conditioning," indicating that the business might be involved in air conditioning services or sales. There are also other signs and storefronts, but again, the details are not clear due to the photograph's condition.

In the background, there are more buildings and signs, but they are less distinct. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a quiet, possibly early morning or late evening, scene in a commercial area.

The photograph itself has a border with visible damage, adding to its aged appearance. The cracks and scratches across the image give it a nostalgic and historical feel.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-17

The image you've shared appears to be a vintage photograph of a commercial area, likely from the mid-20th century, given the style of the signage and the overall aesthetic. The photograph is in black and white, which is characteristic of older film photography. The image features several storefronts, one of which prominently displays a sign for "The Myers Co." with additional text indicating "New and Used Machines" and "Farm Equipment."

In front of the "The Myers Co." store is a fenced-off area, possibly a parking lot or a section of the store's yard, which is empty. There are no visible vehicles or people in the immediate foreground, suggesting a quiet moment in time. The buildings and signage exhibit a classic Americana style, with bold lettering and a straightforward design typical of mid-20th-century advertising.

The image has a somewhat faded and distorted quality, with visible scratches and smudges on the surface, indicating wear or damage to the photograph. The edges of the image appear to have a dark border, possibly due to the photograph being scanned or printed with a specific framing effect. The overall composition gives a sense of nostalgia and historical context, capturing a moment in the past of a small commercial area.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-17

This image is a black-and-white photograph with a distinct vintage or distressed aesthetic, possibly due to deliberate artistic effects. It features a building with a sign that reads "The Myers Co." and "Myers Co. Inc." The building appears to be a commercial establishment, possibly related to machinery or farm equipment, as suggested by the text on the signs. The photograph has an overlay of abstract, swirling patterns that obscure and blend with the original image, creating a surreal and artistic effect. The foreground is an open, possibly paved area, and there is a fence in front of the building. The overall atmosphere is somewhat eerie and otherworldly due to the combination of the vintage photograph and the abstract overlays.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

SANERS MYERS CO.INC. FAH FOUPNT EMYERS ENVESS CO EHTERS CO
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