Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (three members of Mask & Wig standing outside store window in costumes)

Date

c. 1940

People

Artist: Joseph Janney Steinmetz, American 1905 - 1985

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.11791

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (three members of Mask & Wig standing outside store window in costumes)

People

Artist: Joseph Janney Steinmetz, American 1905 - 1985

Date

c. 1940

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.11791

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-15

Person 99.8
Human 99.8
Person 99.8
Person 99.8
Clothing 97.3
Apparel 97.3
Shoe 91.6
Footwear 91.6
Shorts 91.4
Meal 77.3
Food 77.3
Flooring 75.9
Person 75.3
Silhouette 72.3
Person 71.7
Overcoat 61.9
Coat 61.9
Floor 61.4
Pub 57.6
Person 44

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-25

people 99.9
street 98.3
monochrome 96.9
adult 95.5
group 94.8
man 93.6
woman 92.2
wear 90.9
two 90.8
child 90.6
boy 90.3
music 90.1
art 87
one 86.6
group together 86.5
room 84.7
three 83.6
mono 83.6
portrait 82.7
wedding 81.6

Imagga
created on 2022-01-15

white goods 28.5
refrigerator 27.7
home appliance 22.4
pay-phone 21
telephone 19
man 18.8
interior 18.6
appliance 17.8
urban 15.7
equipment 15.6
business 14.6
fashion 14.3
indoors 14.1
people 13.9
adult 13.6
electronic equipment 13.5
device 13.1
room 13.1
city 12.5
window 12.1
male 12.1
light 12
person 12
street 12
wardrobe 11.4
style 11.1
suit 11.1
machine 11.1
inside 11
black 10.9
building 10.9
clothing 10.7
furniture 10.6
shop 10.4
door 10.3
chair 10.1
old 9.7
legs 9.4
architecture 9.4
dark 9.2
modern 9.1
work 8.6
men 8.6
clothes 8.4
portrait 8.4
attractive 8.4
office 8
gate 8
home 8
women 7.9
standing 7.8
glass 7.8
washer 7.7
call 7.7
two 7.6
elegance 7.6
durables 7.5
movable barrier 7.4
sensual 7.3
metal 7.2
stylish 7.2
sexy 7.2
sliding door 7.2
transportation 7.2

Google
created on 2022-01-15

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-15

text 99.9
street 97.6
black and white 96.5
person 94.9
clothing 90.6
monochrome 87.3
white 68.8
people 65.6
footwear 62.5
man 50.4

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Google

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Very unlikely
Joy Very unlikely
Headwear Very unlikely
Blurred Unlikely

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Shoe
Person 99.8%
Person 99.8%
Person 99.8%
Person 75.3%
Person 71.7%
Person 44%
Shoe 91.6%

Categories

Captions

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

a photograph of a group of people standing in front of a store -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-13

This image appears to be the negative of a vintage photograph. It depicts three women dressed in mid-20th-century attire, standing near what seems to be a refreshment or soda counter. The women are wearing hats and appear to be holding drinks as they interact with one another. The background includes signage advertising items such as "Hires RJ Root Beer," "Milk," and other beverages priced at 5 cents or 10 cents. The scene has a retro aesthetic, emphasizing the era's fashion and product design. The negative format produces inverted light and dark tones, creating a surreal visual effect.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-13

The image appears to be a black and white negative photograph depicting three women standing in front of a soda fountain counter. The women are dressed in mid-20th-century attire, wearing dresses and hats common of the era. Each of them is holding a drink or an ice cream cone, suggesting they are enjoying refreshments at the counter. In the background, signage indicates various prices and products, such as Hires RJ Root Beer and other drinks priced at 5¢ and 10¢. The setting appears to be a casual social gathering place typical of the time period when soda fountains were popular. The overall tone and details may appear inverted due to the nature of the negative image.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image is a black-and-white photograph of three women standing in front of a storefront window, with a sign that reads "Hires Root Beer" and prices for various items on the shelves inside. The women are dressed in 1950s-style clothing, with one wearing a hat and another holding a cup. The background of the image is a storefront window, with a sign that reads "Hires Root Beer" and prices for various items on the shelves inside.

  • Three women standing in front of a storefront window:
    • The women are standing in a line, facing the window.
    • They are all wearing dresses and hats.
    • One of the women is holding a cup.
  • A sign that reads "Hires Root Beer":
    • The sign is located on the left side of the window.
    • It is written in large letters.
  • Prices for various items on the shelves inside:
    • The prices are listed in cents.
    • They include items such as milk, bread, and candy.

Overall, the image appears to be a photograph of three women shopping at a store in the 1950s. The sign and prices on the shelves suggest that the store sells everyday items such as groceries and snacks.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

This image is a black and white photograph of three women standing in front of a counter, likely at a diner or restaurant. The women are dressed in attire typical of the 1940s or 1950s, with hats, dresses, and heels. They appear to be engaged in conversation, with one woman holding a cup or glass.

The background of the image features a counter with various signs and advertisements, including one for Hires Root Beer. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a casual, social gathering among friends or acquaintances. The photograph appears to be an original print, as evidenced by the torn edges and the presence of a negative image overlaying the positive image.

Amazon Nova

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

This black-and-white photograph depicts three women standing outside a shop. The shop has a glass front, and various signs and advertisements are visible on the wall. The women are wearing hats and shoes, and their clothing styles suggest the image was taken in the early 20th century. The woman on the left is holding a glass, while the woman in the middle is holding a bottle. The woman on the right is looking at something, possibly a sign or advertisement. The shop's interior is visible through the glass, and it appears to be a general store or convenience shop.

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

A black-and-white photo shows three women standing in front of a store with a glass window. They are wearing hats and dresses. The woman on the left is holding a cup, while the woman in the middle is holding a cup and a cigarette. The woman on the right is holding a cup and a cigarette. The store has a sign with the text "Hires 5" and "Drink" on the glass window.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-18

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows three women in hats standing at an outdoor refreshment stand. They are all holding glasses, presumably with the refreshments they have purchased.

The stand has signs advertising drinks like orange and pineapple drinks, a "special" with "wed milk," and Hires root beer, all priced at 5 or 10 cents.

The image is a bit dark and shadowy, making it difficult to make out fine details, but the figures and the stand are discernible. The lighting suggests it could be a sunny day. The overall impression is of a casual, leisurely scene, possibly from the mid-20th century, given the styles of the women's clothing and the advertising.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-18

This image appears to be a negative photograph depicting a scene from the mid-20th century. The style suggests it was taken in the 1930s or 1940s. Three women are standing at what appears to be a soda fountain or small shop. They are all wearing hats and dresses, which was typical attire for women during that era. The prices are displayed on signs, which can be made out to be 5 cents for a drink. The overall image is a snapshot of a moment in time, offering a glimpse into the everyday life of people from this era.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image is a black-and-white photograph that appears to be from the mid-20th century. It features three women standing outside a storefront, likely a soda fountain or a small eatery, based on the signage and the setting. The women are dressed in what appears to be fashionable attire of the era, including dresses, hats, and gloves.

The storefront has various signs advertising different items. Visible signs include prices for drinks (e.g., 5 cents), and specific brands such as "Hires Root Beer" and "Orange Crush." There is also a sign that partially reads "OR VANI..." which might be advertising ice cream or another type of drink.

The women are standing in a relaxed manner, with two of them facing away from the camera and one facing towards it. The reflections in the glass and the clarity of the signs suggest that the photograph was taken from inside the establishment, looking out. The overall ambiance of the image evokes a sense of nostalgia and a glimpse into everyday life during that period.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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