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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (interior of Houlton, ME department store)

Date

c. 1920-1940, printed later

People

Artist: O. B. Porter Studio, American active 1930s-1940s

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.12321

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (interior of Houlton, ME department store)

People

Artist: O. B. Porter Studio, American active 1930s-1940s

Date

c. 1920-1940, printed later

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.12321

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-11-16

Shop 95.7
Interior Design 94.7
Indoors 94.7
Bazaar 72.8
Market 72.8
Butcher Shop 72
Jewelry Store 68.6
Pub 61.5
Bar Counter 61.5
Living Room 57.2
Room 57.2

Clarifai
created on 2019-11-16

people 96.6
no person 93.9
monochrome 92.9
furniture 92.3
group 87.7
industry 84.6
room 83.8
vehicle 83.2
many 82.7
military 81.4
business 81.1
group together 80.9
watercraft 80.8
desktop 79.3
light 75.2
architecture 74.9
luxury 74.8
house 74.7
war 73.7
street 72.2

Imagga
created on 2019-11-16

sketch 30.6
drawing 30.2
structure 30
architecture 26.7
building 23.6
sky 18
construction 17.1
tower 17
city 16.6
urban 15.7
design 14.1
representation 13.4
paper 13.3
silhouette 13.2
window 12.8
house 12.5
plan 12.3
grunge 11.9
old 11.8
architect 11.6
wall 11.4
home 11.2
landscape 11.2
blueprint 10.8
vintage 10.8
project 10.6
windows 10.6
industry 10.2
black 10.2
glass 10.1
power 10.1
modern 9.8
wire 9.6
office 9.5
engineering 9.5
electricity 9.4
winter 9.4
business 9.1
snow 9
billboard 9
drafting 8.9
antique 8.8
designer 8.7
line 8.6
travel 8.4
electric 8.4
balcony 8.3
industrial 8.2
lines 8.1
metal 8
light 8
steel 8
ancient 7.8
equipment 7.8
diagram 7.7
texture 7.6
development 7.6
buildings 7.6
technology 7.4
frame 7.4
retro 7.4
exterior 7.4
street 7.4
water 7.3
greenhouse 7.2
aged 7.2
river 7.1
gymnasium 7.1
interior 7.1

Google
created on 2019-11-16

Microsoft
created on 2019-11-16

text 94.5
window 82.1
table 70.6
black and white 67.2
white 66.1
store 42.9
picture frame 10.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Picture frame
Table
Clothing

Clarifai

Picture frame 75.9%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-11-16

food drinks 43.1%
interior objects 31.2%
paintings art 20.6%
cars vehicles 4.3%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-03

a photograph of a black and white photo of a store front of a store

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-10

an old black and white photo of a store

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-15

This black-and-white photograph depicts the interior of a store. The image showcases a large display table filled with various items, including packaged goods, decorative objects, and toys. Visible price signs reading "$.29" indicate some of the items on sale. The ceiling features intricate tinwork design and is adorned with chains that suspend light fixtures. Several columns can be seen throughout the space, dividing different areas of the store. There appear to be multiple sections containing merchandise, such as dolls, lamps, and additional toys. The overall aesthetic suggests an old-fashioned or vintage retail environment.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-15

The image depicts an interior view of a vintage toy store, characterized by shelves and tables filled with various toys and items. The store is well-lit, with multiple ceiling lights hanging from a patterned ceiling adorned with decorative swags or garlands. In the foreground, there are trays or boxes of merchandise marked with price signs, showing "$29". Towards the back, several dolls and plush toys are visible. Signs hanging from the ceiling indicate different sections, such as "Toys" and "Aluminum Ware", suggesting an organized placement of goods within the store. The store has a bustling, crowded feel, likely being a busy shopping area in its time.

Anthropic Claude

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-17

This appears to be a black and white historical photograph of what looks like a retail store interior, likely from the early-to-mid 20th century. The image shows a large display counter or section marked with the number "29". The ceiling has a decorative tin or pressed pattern typical of the era, with hanging light fixtures and electrical cords strung across it. The store appears to be well-stocked with merchandise displayed on counters and shelves. The lighting and general setup suggests this could be a department store, five and dime store, or similar retail establishment from that time period. The image quality and style is consistent with commercial photography from roughly the 1920s-1940s.

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-17

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of the interior of a retail store or market. The space is filled with various merchandise and displays, with hanging decorations and lighting fixtures overhead. The shelves and counters are cluttered with a variety of products, creating a busy and crowded atmosphere. The overall scene suggests a bustling commercial environment, likely from a bygone era based on the vintage aesthetic.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a store interior, likely taken in the early 20th century. The store appears to be a general merchandise store, with various items on display. The items include clothing, toys, and other household goods.

The store has a high ceiling with a decorative patterned ceiling tile. There are several light fixtures hanging from the ceiling, and a few signs are visible, including one that reads "YSL" and another that appears to say "Toys." The floor is made of wood, and there are several display cases and shelves throughout the store.

In the background, there are several people visible, including a woman standing behind a counter and a man walking through the store. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a busy and bustling retail environment.

  • The image is a black-and-white photograph of a store interior.
  • The store appears to be a general merchandise store with various items on display.
  • The items include clothing, toys, and other household goods.
  • The store has a high ceiling with a decorative patterned ceiling tile.
  • There are several light fixtures hanging from the ceiling, and a few signs are visible, including one that reads "YSL" and another that appears to say "Toys."
  • The floor is made of wood, and there are several display cases and shelves throughout the store.
  • In the background, there are several people visible, including a woman standing behind a counter and a man walking through the store.
  • The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a busy and bustling retail environment.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image is a black-and-white photograph of the interior of a store, likely taken in the early 20th century. The photo appears to be a contact print from a large-format negative, with the edges of the negative visible around the image.

In the foreground, a large counter or table dominates the scene, with various items displayed on it. Several signs are visible, including one that reads "29ยข" and another that appears to say "YSL" (although the letters are not entirely clear). The ceiling is adorned with multiple light fixtures, and several cords or wires hang down from it.

The background of the image reveals more of the store's interior, including shelves stocked with merchandise and other displays. The overall atmosphere suggests a busy and bustling retail environment, with a focus on showcasing products to customers.

Given the age and style of the photograph, it is likely that this image was taken in the United States during the early 20th century, possibly in the 1920s or 1930s. The store may have been a department store, five-and-dime, or other type of general merchandise retailer.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a store. The store has a lot of items on display, including boxes, baskets, and other items. The store has a ceiling with a lot of lights and decorations, including a sign that reads "YS!". There are also several lamps hanging from the ceiling. The store has a lot of shelves with items on them.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a shop. The shop has a high ceiling with a patterned design. There are rows of hanging lights, and the ceiling is decorated with garlands. The shop has a large counter with several items on display. There are two price tags on the counter with the price "29" on them. The items on display are neatly arranged in boxes and stacks.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-11

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression

The image is a black and white photograph depicting the interior of what appears to be an old-fashioned store. The shot is taken from a perspective that gives a wide view of the sales floor, filled with displays and merchandise.

Key Features and Details

  • Setting: The store is filled with merchandise displayed on counters and shelves. The ceiling is high, and light fixtures hang from the ceiling adding a sense of spaciousness. The ceiling is patterned.
  • Layout: The primary focus of the image seems to be a long counter or display table that is set in the forefront. It is lined with merchandise, and the display counter appears to create an aisle or pathway to the back of the store.
  • Merchandise: The merchandise visible on the counter includes boxes.
  • Lighting: The lighting in the store seems to come from a mix of overhead lighting and potentially from natural light.
  • Other Details: The image is framed by a black border. The photograph is on top of a page held together by staples.
  • Possible Time Period: The style of the store, the merchandise, and the lighting suggest a historical time period, possibly the early to mid-20th century.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-11

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph of the inside of a store. The store appears to be a department store, with various items displayed on shelves and countertops. There are signs with prices on them, such as "29" cents. The store has a high ceiling with a grid pattern and hanging lights. There are also displays of toys and other items throughout the store. The photograph is surrounded by a black border, which appears to be the edge of the photo paper.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image depicts an interior view of a retail store, likely a toy store given the visible signage and merchandise. The store has a vintage appearance, suggesting it could be from the mid-20th century. Here are some detailed observations:

  1. Store Layout and Decor:

    • The ceiling is decorated with what appears to be festive or seasonal decorations, possibly for a holiday.
    • Hanging lights illuminate the store, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
    • The ceiling has a patterned design, adding to the vintage aesthetic.
  2. Merchandise:

    • The store is filled with various items, primarily toys. Shelves on the left side are stocked with an assortment of toys and other goods.
    • In the foreground, there are tables displaying more toys, including what looks like toy cars, building blocks, and other play items.
    • Signs indicating prices are visible, with one prominently displaying "79" cents.
  3. Signage:

    • A sign on the left side of the image reads "TOYS" and mentions "United Toy."
    • Other signs are present but not fully legible, likely indicating sections or special offers within the store.
  4. Store Fixtures:

    • The store features wooden shelves and display tables, typical of older retail establishments.
    • The arrangement of merchandise suggests a well-organized layout, with different sections for various types of toys.

Overall, the image captures a nostalgic scene of a toy store from a bygone era, filled with a variety of toys and decorated for a festive occasion.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-20

This is a black-and-white photograph of a vintage store interior, likely from the early 20th century. The store appears to be a department store or a variety store, with a variety of goods displayed on shelves and counters. The ceiling has a distinctive patterned design, possibly a dropped tile or grid style. Hanging from the ceiling are numerous small chandeliers or lights, contributing to the store's bright and open atmosphere.

In the foreground, there is a display counter with boxes and products, some of which are labeled with the price "29." These signs suggest that the store uses a pricing system with fixed prices, a common practice in the period. The products on display appear to be a mix of household goods and possibly toys, given the sign on the left side of the image that reads "Toys" and "Food Filled Toys." The store layout includes multiple levels, indicated by the wooden stairs on the left side.

The overall ambiance of the image suggests a nostalgic and bustling environment typical of early 20th-century retail stores.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-20

This black-and-white photograph appears to depict the interior of a vintage toy store. The store is filled with various toys displayed on shelves and tables. Price tags are visible, with "29" prominently displayed on several signs, indicating the price of the items. The ceiling features a decorative pattern and is adorned with hanging decorations, including ribbons and bows. There are also hanging lamps providing lighting for the store. The overall atmosphere suggests a festive or holiday season, given the decorations and the assortment of toys on display. The image has a nostalgic quality, likely from a past era given its style and the types of toys shown.

Text analysis

Amazon

29
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Toys

Google

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