Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (interior view of department store decorated for grand opening)

Date

1957

People

Artist: Orrion Barger, American active 1913 - 1984

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.6604

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (interior view of department store decorated for grand opening)

People

Artist: Orrion Barger, American active 1913 - 1984

Date

1957

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.6604

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-03-26

Shop 93.9
Grocery Store 93.9
Supermarket 86.6
Market 86.6
Shelf 76.7
Food 73.2
Vehicle 70.7
Transportation 70.7
Train 70.7
Sweets 60.4
Confectionery 60.4
Candy 57.5
Deli 56.4
Living Room 55.3
Indoors 55.3
Room 55.3

Clarifai
created on 2019-03-26

street 96.5
people 95.1
city 90.9
industry 88.1
business 87.7
technology 86.9
architecture 86.5
modern 86.4
transportation system 86.1
monochrome 84.9
no person 83.9
urban 83.6
travel 81.4
building 80.5
room 79.1
road 78.4
vehicle 75.1
adult 74.6
indoors 74.5
stock 73.7

Imagga
created on 2019-03-26

blackboard 55.6
city 35.7
board 28.1
signboard 27.1
scoreboard 27.1
supermarket 26.8
architecture 26.6
urban 25.3
building 25.2
grocery store 20.1
travel 19
night 18.6
mercantile establishment 16.4
cityscape 16.1
skyline 15.2
buildings 15.1
marketplace 15.1
center 14.5
landmark 14.4
tourism 14
road 13.5
town 13
street 12.9
business 12.7
downtown 12.5
light 12
modern 11.9
equipment 11.8
famous 11.2
lights 11.1
skyscraper 10.7
high 10.4
evening 10.3
sequencer 10.1
shop 9.9
hand 9.9
tower 9.8
destination 9.4
monument 9.3
place of business 9.3
tourist 9.3
black 9
technology 8.9
district 8.7
scene 8.7
office 8.6
billboard 8.6
construction 8.6
structure 8.5
house 8.4
apparatus 8.3
dark 8.3
transportation 8.1
financial 8
electronic equipment 7.9
system 7.6
sign 7.5
station 7.4
global 7.3
computer 7.2
sky 7

Google
created on 2019-03-26

Microsoft
created on 2019-03-26

city 14.3
black and white 11.2
store 7.6
monochrome 4.7
lego 3.4

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Train
Train 70.7%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-03-26

a store inside of a building 87.9%
a black and white photo of a store 72.2%
a store front at day 72.1%

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

a photograph of a store with a variety of items in the store -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This is an inverted or negative image of a mid-20th century retail store. The layout indicates a department-style store with various sections marked by signs. Prominent signs include "Notions," "Hosiery Lingerie," "Dept. 4," "Dept. 5," "Fashions," and multiple "Self Service" signs encouraging customers to check out at the front. The store appears to be highlighting a "Grand Opening" event, as seen on several signs. Counters and shelves are stocked with a variety of goods, including clothing and accessories. The image also shows polished flooring and orderly displays common in retail stores of this era. The photo was captured on Kodak-Safety film, as indicated in the margin.

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

This image appears to be a monochrome negative photograph of a department store interior with various sections for shoppers. Visible signs indicate different product categories, such as "NOTIONS," "FASHIONS," "HOSIERY LINGERIE," and "SELF SERVICE." The store seems to be newly opened, as signs reading "GRAND OPENING" are prominently displayed. The store has multiple departments, with labeled sections like "DEPT 4" and "DEPT 5." The merchandise is organized neatly on display counters and racks, including items such as clothing and accessories. The image shows a well-lit, spacious interior with a polished floor, and the store is likely arranged to encourage customers to browse and select items themselves.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of the interior of a department store, showcasing various sections and displays.

Left Section:
The left section of the store features a large display case filled with an assortment of items, including clothing, accessories, and other merchandise. The case is divided into several sections, each with its own unique products and prices. A sign above the case reads "NOTIONS" in white letters on a dark background.

Right Section:
The right section of the store is dedicated to hosiery and lingerie. The shelves are stocked with an array of products, including stockings, tights, and undergarments. A sign above the section reads "HOSIERY LINGERIE" in white letters on a dark background.

Other Sections:
In the background, other sections of the store can be seen, including a self-service checkout area and a grand opening display. The store appears to be well-organized and well-stocked, with a variety of products on offer.

Overall:
The image provides a glimpse into the interior of a department store, showcasing its various sections and displays. The use of signs and labels helps to identify the different areas of the store, making it easy for customers to navigate and find what they are looking for.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image is a black-and-white photograph of the interior of a department store, showcasing various sections and products. The store's layout features long tables with glass tops, each displaying different items.

On the left side, a table labeled "NOTIONS" contains an assortment of small items, including buttons, threads, and other sewing supplies. A sign on this table reads "LEE'S SPECIAL VALUE $1.00," indicating a special offer or promotion.

Moving to the right, another table is dedicated to "HOSIERY LINGERIE," featuring a selection of stockings, socks, and undergarments. Above this table, a sign displays the department number "5" and the words "HOSIERY LINGERIE."

In the background, additional tables and shelves are visible, although their contents are not clearly discernible due to the distance and lighting conditions. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a busy and organized retail environment, with a focus on showcasing a variety of products to customers.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of an interior view of a department store. The store appears to be well-organized, with clearly marked sections for different types of merchandise. The photograph captures a wide angle of the store, showing multiple aisles with various products on display.

On the left side of the image, there is a section labeled "NOTIONS," which features a variety of small items, likely household goods or personal care items, neatly arranged on shelves. The products appear to be organized by category, with price tags visible on some items.

To the right of the "NOTIONS" section, there is a larger display area labeled "FASHIONS." This section showcases a range of clothing items, including dresses, blouses, and possibly accessories. The clothing is displayed on racks and mannequins, with some items hanging on hangers.

In the center of the image, there is a prominent display labeled "HOSIERY LINGERIE," featuring a range of women's hosiery and lingerie. The products are neatly arranged on shelves and display racks, with some items prominently displayed on mannequins.

Above the merchandise displays, there are several signs and advertisements. Some of these signs indicate "GRAND OPENING" and "SPECIAL VALUES," suggesting that the store is either newly opened or offering special promotions.

The ceiling of the store is visible in the photograph, featuring a series of hanging lamps and decorative elements. The lighting in the store appears to be bright and evenly distributed, highlighting the products on display.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the organized and well-presented interior of a department store, showcasing various sections for different types of merchandise. The black-and-white photography adds a nostalgic touch to the scene, evoking a sense of the past.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The black-and-white photo features a store with many items displayed on the shelves. The shelves are arranged in rows on both sides of the store. The items on the shelves are mostly clothing and accessories. The store has a ceiling with hanging lights and signs that read "Grand Opening," "Fashions," "Hosietry Lingerie," and "Self Service." The store also has a sign that reads "Notions" on the left side.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-17

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph of the interior of a department store. Aisles are lined with shelves and displays of merchandise. Signs indicate different departments such as "Notions," "Fashions," and "Hosiery Lingerie."

Additional signs read "Grand Opening," "Self Service," and some promote special values. Lighting fixtures hang from the ceiling, and there are decorations like balloons. The store appears to be tidy and well-organized.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-17

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph of the interior of a department store, likely from the mid-20th century. It features long, straight aisles lined with display tables. The scene is dominated by a few key sections:

  • "Notions" Department (Dept. 4): This is the main focus in the foreground, filled with various merchandise. "Lee's" signs are present, suggesting the name of the store.
  • "Fashions" Department: Beyond "Notions," this section is visible with clothing racks and self-service signage.
  • "Hosiery Lingerie" Department (Dept. 5): Further along, there is a designated section for hosiery and lingerie with self-service and a check-out.

Signs throughout announce a "Grand Opening" and "Special Value" offers, typical of a store's launch. The store appears to be a self-service model with clear signage promoting it. The ceiling has a grid of fluorescent lights and decorative elements. The overall atmosphere is clean and well-organized, characteristic of retail spaces from that era.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image depicts the interior of a department store, likely from the mid-20th century. The store is divided into various sections, each clearly labeled with large signs hanging from the ceiling.

On the left side of the image, there is a section labeled "NOTIONS," which includes items such as sewing supplies, buttons, and other small household goods. This section is marked as "SELF SERVICE."

To the right, there is a section labeled "HOSIERY LINGERIE," also marked as "SELF SERVICE." This area appears to have various items of women's undergarments and hosiery on display.

Further down the aisle, there are signs indicating other departments such as "FASHIONS" and "DEPT. 5." The store has a clean and organized layout, with counters and display cases showcasing the merchandise.

The ceiling has a series of lights providing ample illumination to the store. There are also signs indicating a "GRAND OPENING," suggesting that this might be a newly opened or recently renovated store. The overall atmosphere of the store appears to be welcoming and well-organized, typical of department stores from that era.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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