Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Des Moines marching band)

Date

c. 1940

People

Artist: John Deusing, American active 1940s

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.1755

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Des Moines marching band)

People

Artist: John Deusing, American active 1940s

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, 4.2002.1755

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2021-12-14

Person 98.1
Human 98.1
Person 96.6
Person 89.7
Person 89.2
Person 86.3
Crowd 84.3
People 82.1
Art 79.2
Person 76.9
Person 74.9
Person 69.7
Drawing 68.3
Person 68.3
Person 66.3
Person 65.2
Military 63.9
Military Uniform 63.6
Person 62
Girl 61.4
Female 61.4
Clothing 61.1
Apparel 61.1
Person 60.2
Text 59.9
Musician 59.8
Musical Instrument 59.8
Parade 56.3
Marching 55.4
Costume 55.1
Person 46.8

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-15

people 99.9
many 99.6
group 96.5
military 96.3
group together 94.3
adult 93.6
uniform 91.4
man 91.4
soldier 90
retro 88.9
crowd 88.2
wear 87.8
child 85.8
war 84.5
position 82.3
old 80.7
vintage 79.9
woman 77.8
ceremony 76.7
antique 76

Imagga
created on 2021-12-14

structure 29.1
architecture 25
building 24.7
menorah 21.3
old 20.2
travel 19
city 18.3
fountain 18
stone 16.4
candelabrum 16.3
monument 14.9
landmark 14.4
tourism 14
candlestick 13.7
wall 13.6
history 13.4
historic 12.8
black 12.6
art 12.3
ancient 12.1
famous 12.1
antique 11.3
people 10.6
house 10.2
religion 9.9
texture 9.7
landscape 9.7
decoration 9.7
sculpture 9.5
grunge 9.4
church 9.2
silhouette 9.1
baluster 9.1
pattern 8.9
group 8.9
scene 8.6
crowd 8.6
culture 8.5
winter 8.5
holder 8.5
vintage 8.4
memorial 8.4
park 8.2
buildings 7.6
historical 7.5
light 7.5
destination 7.5
design 7.3
business 7.3
detail 7.2
scenery 7.2
gray 7.2
facade 7.2
support 7.2
balcony 7
scenic 7
sky 7

Google
created on 2021-12-14

Microsoft
created on 2021-12-14

text 99.3
old 81.4
drawing 77.3
group 76.3
black 69.2
people 63.8
posing 56.6

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

Google

AWS Rekognition

Age 24-38
Gender Male, 93.4%
Calm 40.7%
Happy 39.9%
Confused 5.7%
Angry 5.5%
Sad 4.9%
Surprised 1.9%
Disgusted 1.1%
Fear 0.3%

AWS Rekognition

Age 17-29
Gender Male, 94.6%
Angry 33.9%
Confused 27.1%
Calm 24%
Sad 6.6%
Surprised 4.3%
Fear 2.2%
Disgusted 1.5%
Happy 0.3%

AWS Rekognition

Age 26-40
Gender Female, 82.8%
Calm 38.4%
Sad 32.9%
Happy 25.2%
Angry 1.3%
Fear 1%
Confused 0.5%
Surprised 0.5%
Disgusted 0.1%

AWS Rekognition

Age 39-57
Gender Male, 91.9%
Angry 86%
Fear 8.7%
Confused 1.6%
Sad 1.2%
Calm 0.9%
Surprised 0.7%
Happy 0.5%
Disgusted 0.4%

AWS Rekognition

Age 21-33
Gender Female, 75.6%
Angry 61.4%
Calm 24.1%
Confused 5.9%
Sad 4.3%
Fear 1.6%
Happy 1.2%
Surprised 1%
Disgusted 0.5%

AWS Rekognition

Age 12-22
Gender Male, 85.4%
Calm 62.8%
Angry 12.9%
Happy 8.3%
Sad 6%
Fear 5.2%
Surprised 2.5%
Confused 1.8%
Disgusted 0.6%

AWS Rekognition

Age 56-74
Gender Male, 78%
Calm 83.7%
Angry 5.4%
Confused 3.6%
Happy 3.3%
Sad 1.9%
Surprised 1.7%
Disgusted 0.3%
Fear 0.2%

AWS Rekognition

Age 22-34
Gender Male, 69.7%
Fear 51.3%
Angry 13.9%
Sad 13%
Calm 12.5%
Confused 2.6%
Disgusted 2.6%
Surprised 2.4%
Happy 1.6%

AWS Rekognition

Age 9-19
Gender Female, 54.3%
Calm 89%
Sad 5.3%
Angry 4.4%
Confused 0.4%
Happy 0.3%
Fear 0.3%
Surprised 0.2%
Disgusted 0.1%

AWS Rekognition

Age 17-29
Gender Female, 55.8%
Calm 44.2%
Angry 19.9%
Fear 14.2%
Sad 12.7%
Confused 3.2%
Happy 3.1%
Surprised 2%
Disgusted 0.7%

AWS Rekognition

Age 24-38
Gender Female, 87.8%
Fear 47.3%
Sad 29.5%
Calm 14.2%
Happy 4.7%
Surprised 2.7%
Angry 1.1%
Confused 0.4%
Disgusted 0.2%

AWS Rekognition

Age 23-37
Gender Male, 90.2%
Calm 60%
Angry 16.7%
Sad 13%
Happy 5.5%
Fear 3.8%
Confused 0.4%
Disgusted 0.3%
Surprised 0.2%

AWS Rekognition

Age 13-23
Gender Female, 61.5%
Calm 33.7%
Angry 26.2%
Sad 18.3%
Happy 8.5%
Fear 7.2%
Confused 3.5%
Surprised 1.8%
Disgusted 0.8%

AWS Rekognition

Age 43-61
Gender Male, 92.9%
Calm 89.9%
Sad 2.3%
Surprised 2.2%
Confused 2.1%
Angry 1.5%
Fear 1.2%
Happy 0.6%
Disgusted 0.2%

AWS Rekognition

Age 21-33
Gender Female, 61.1%
Calm 92.7%
Sad 2.2%
Confused 1.2%
Angry 1.1%
Happy 1%
Fear 0.8%
Surprised 0.7%
Disgusted 0.3%

AWS Rekognition

Age 19-31
Gender Male, 79.8%
Angry 28.1%
Calm 22.5%
Surprised 21.8%
Confused 18.5%
Fear 5%
Sad 2.1%
Disgusted 1.4%
Happy 0.5%

AWS Rekognition

Age 22-34
Gender Female, 53.1%
Calm 50.1%
Sad 18.7%
Angry 14%
Confused 12.8%
Happy 1.6%
Fear 1.4%
Disgusted 0.9%
Surprised 0.6%

AWS Rekognition

Age 23-35
Gender Female, 61.6%
Fear 53.8%
Sad 22.8%
Calm 12.3%
Happy 5.8%
Angry 2.3%
Surprised 1.4%
Confused 1.2%
Disgusted 0.4%

AWS Rekognition

Age 10-20
Gender Male, 86.3%
Calm 26.3%
Confused 20.8%
Disgusted 20.2%
Fear 11.5%
Surprised 7.7%
Angry 7.4%
Sad 4.7%
Happy 1.3%

AWS Rekognition

Age 21-33
Gender Female, 54.9%
Calm 97.9%
Sad 1.4%
Happy 0.3%
Angry 0.2%
Fear 0.1%
Confused 0%
Disgusted 0%
Surprised 0%

AWS Rekognition

Age 13-23
Gender Female, 59%
Calm 43.1%
Happy 18.8%
Fear 17.8%
Surprised 11.6%
Sad 4.6%
Confused 1.8%
Angry 1.6%
Disgusted 0.6%

AWS Rekognition

Age 22-34
Gender Female, 91.3%
Sad 41.8%
Calm 32.2%
Fear 24.3%
Angry 1%
Confused 0.2%
Surprised 0.2%
Happy 0.2%
Disgusted 0%

AWS Rekognition

Age 26-42
Gender Male, 78.6%
Angry 61.4%
Calm 25.3%
Fear 9.9%
Sad 3%
Surprised 0.2%
Happy 0.1%
Disgusted 0.1%
Confused 0.1%

AWS Rekognition

Age 36-54
Gender Male, 97%
Calm 42.9%
Confused 36.5%
Sad 7.1%
Angry 5.2%
Happy 3.4%
Fear 2%
Surprised 1.7%
Disgusted 1.2%

AWS Rekognition

Age 14-26
Gender Male, 94%
Calm 79.1%
Confused 10.4%
Angry 3.7%
Sad 3.5%
Surprised 1.3%
Happy 1.2%
Fear 0.6%
Disgusted 0.2%

AWS Rekognition

Age 12-22
Gender Male, 96.3%
Calm 41.2%
Sad 40.1%
Angry 7.2%
Happy 4.4%
Fear 3.2%
Confused 2.4%
Surprised 0.9%
Disgusted 0.5%

AWS Rekognition

Age 30-46
Gender Male, 95.3%
Calm 49.4%
Angry 35%
Disgusted 4.7%
Fear 3.6%
Sad 2.3%
Confused 2.2%
Surprised 2%
Happy 0.9%

AWS Rekognition

Age 15-27
Gender Male, 88.2%
Calm 77.9%
Happy 11.2%
Sad 4.1%
Angry 3.6%
Confused 1.5%
Surprised 0.8%
Fear 0.8%
Disgusted 0.1%

AWS Rekognition

Age 26-40
Gender Male, 58%
Angry 59.9%
Calm 24.5%
Sad 12%
Fear 1.3%
Confused 1.1%
Happy 0.6%
Surprised 0.4%
Disgusted 0.2%

AWS Rekognition

Age 24-38
Gender Female, 71.2%
Calm 52%
Angry 33.6%
Fear 7.6%
Sad 3.1%
Happy 1.5%
Surprised 1.4%
Confused 0.6%
Disgusted 0.3%

AWS Rekognition

Age 23-37
Gender Male, 84.3%
Angry 33.4%
Calm 32.5%
Confused 22.1%
Sad 4.4%
Surprised 2.9%
Fear 2.2%
Happy 1.5%
Disgusted 0.8%

AWS Rekognition

Age 15-27
Gender Male, 54.4%
Calm 63.6%
Angry 19.3%
Happy 6.9%
Confused 3.8%
Sad 3.3%
Surprised 1.4%
Disgusted 1.1%
Fear 0.6%

AWS Rekognition

Age 27-43
Gender Male, 96.8%
Calm 51.3%
Surprised 20.7%
Fear 11.9%
Confused 6.6%
Angry 4.1%
Happy 3.6%
Sad 1.4%
Disgusted 0.3%

AWS Rekognition

Age 20-32
Gender Female, 78.9%
Calm 49.6%
Angry 43.6%
Sad 2.3%
Confused 1.5%
Happy 1.4%
Fear 0.8%
Surprised 0.5%
Disgusted 0.3%

AWS Rekognition

Age 22-34
Gender Female, 62.8%
Calm 56.8%
Happy 40.8%
Surprised 0.7%
Confused 0.5%
Sad 0.4%
Disgusted 0.4%
Angry 0.2%
Fear 0.1%

AWS Rekognition

Age 20-32
Gender Male, 61.1%
Calm 65%
Angry 11.5%
Fear 10.8%
Sad 5.8%
Confused 3.6%
Surprised 2.9%
Happy 0.3%
Disgusted 0.2%

AWS Rekognition

Age 48-66
Gender Male, 69.7%
Calm 77.2%
Sad 7.8%
Confused 7.3%
Happy 2.7%
Surprised 2.1%
Angry 1.2%
Fear 1%
Disgusted 0.7%

AWS Rekognition

Age 20-32
Gender Male, 76.2%
Calm 91.5%
Sad 2.6%
Angry 2.6%
Happy 0.9%
Confused 0.8%
Surprised 0.7%
Disgusted 0.5%
Fear 0.5%

AWS Rekognition

Age 61-77
Gender Male, 76.1%
Calm 53.1%
Angry 13.9%
Sad 12.2%
Surprised 6%
Happy 4.9%
Confused 4.3%
Fear 3.8%
Disgusted 1.8%

AWS Rekognition

Age 12-22
Gender Male, 72.3%
Angry 39.8%
Calm 32.5%
Happy 8.6%
Fear 5.6%
Sad 4.8%
Confused 3.5%
Disgusted 3.2%
Surprised 2.2%

AWS Rekognition

Age 17-29
Gender Female, 59.7%
Angry 65.8%
Confused 10.8%
Calm 9.8%
Fear 6.7%
Sad 4.5%
Surprised 1.6%
Happy 0.4%
Disgusted 0.3%

AWS Rekognition

Age 0-4
Gender Female, 94%
Angry 46.3%
Confused 18.2%
Surprised 16.5%
Fear 7.5%
Calm 4.7%
Disgusted 3.4%
Sad 2.3%
Happy 1.1%

AWS Rekognition

Age 33-49
Gender Male, 65.2%
Sad 43.9%
Angry 16.8%
Fear 13.4%
Happy 9.7%
Calm 6.6%
Surprised 6.3%
Confused 2.5%
Disgusted 0.7%

AWS Rekognition

Age 21-33
Gender Female, 69.6%
Calm 49.2%
Sad 18.5%
Angry 18%
Fear 7%
Confused 5.5%
Surprised 1%
Happy 0.4%
Disgusted 0.3%

AWS Rekognition

Age 36-52
Gender Male, 92.1%
Calm 62.3%
Disgusted 14.3%
Happy 9%
Confused 4.2%
Surprised 4%
Sad 2.6%
Fear 2.4%
Angry 1.2%

AWS Rekognition

Age 17-29
Gender Male, 88.2%
Calm 93.1%
Sad 2.7%
Angry 1.7%
Fear 1.1%
Happy 0.8%
Surprised 0.4%
Confused 0.2%
Disgusted 0.1%

AWS Rekognition

Age 23-37
Gender Male, 82.8%
Calm 85.1%
Happy 4.4%
Angry 4.2%
Confused 3%
Sad 2%
Surprised 0.9%
Fear 0.2%
Disgusted 0.1%

AWS Rekognition

Age 21-33
Gender Female, 85.3%
Calm 83.7%
Happy 15.4%
Angry 0.4%
Sad 0.2%
Fear 0.1%
Disgusted 0.1%
Surprised 0%
Confused 0%

Google Vision

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

Google Vision

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

Google Vision

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

Google Vision

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

Google Vision

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

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Very unlikely
Joy Very unlikely
Headwear Possible
Blurred Likely

Google Vision

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

Google Vision

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

Google Vision

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

Google Vision

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

Google Vision

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

Google Vision

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

Google Vision

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

Google Vision

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

Google Vision

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

Google Vision

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

Google Vision

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

Google Vision

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

Google Vision

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

Google Vision

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

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Person 98.1%
Person 96.6%
Person 89.7%
Person 89.2%
Person 86.3%
Person 76.9%
Person 74.9%
Person 69.7%
Person 68.3%
Person 66.3%
Person 65.2%
Person 62%
Person 60.2%
Person 46.8%

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-19

a photograph of a group of men in uniforms and uniforms posing for a photo -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-07

This is a black-and-white negative image of a marching band posed in formation on stairs. The band members are wearing uniforms that include tall hats with plumes, vests or jackets, and light-colored pants. The group is arranged in several rows, with members holding drums and other band instruments in the front row. A few individuals in the middle hold flags, presumably representing the colors of the band or organization. In front of the group are two large bass drums displaying text, one of which reads "Sons of The American Legion" and mentions championships from “Des Moines.”

The background includes a brick building with windows and an arched entryway, surrounded by trees. The image has a vintage appearance, likely representing a historical band or event.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-07

The image appears to be a group photo of a marching band, shown in a negative format. There are multiple rows of people, each wearing band uniforms including hats with plumes and matching outfits. Many are holding flags, presumably for a color guard segment of the band, while others hold musical instruments like drums. The front row features large drums that display text such as "DES MOINES," possibly indicating the location or the name of the band. The background shows trees and a brick building, suggesting the photo was taken outdoors in front of a building.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of a large group of people, likely a marching band or drum corps, posing in front of an ornate archway. The group is wearing uniforms, with some members carrying drums or other instruments. The background includes trees and a building, suggesting an outdoor setting. The group seems to be associated with the city of Des Moines, as indicated by the text on the drums.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The black and white photograph depicts a large group of young men in uniform, likely cadets or members of a marching band, posing in formation on the steps of a brick building. The building has arched entryways and appears to be an academic or institutional structure.

The men are dressed in light-colored uniforms with dark caps and are holding instruments, suggesting they are part of a musical ensemble or marching band. Two large drums with the text "DES MOINES" are prominently displayed in the front row.

Trees with leaves are visible in the background, indicating the photo was taken during spring or summer. The overall composition is symmetrical and orderly, emphasizing the discipline and precision of the group.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-12

This is a historic black and white photograph of what appears to be a marching band or drum corps from Des Moines. The group is formally posed in several rows, wearing military-style uniforms with caps, dark jackets, and light-colored pants. In the front row, several drummers are holding their drums, which appear to have "Des Moines" written on them. The photograph appears to be taken outside a building with an archway visible in the background, and there are trees or foliage visible at the top of the image. The formal arrangement and style of the photograph suggests it was taken in the late 19th or early 20th century. The group is quite large, with several dozen members arranged in neat rows for this formal portrait.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a marching band posing in front of a building. The band members are dressed in dark shirts, white pants, and tall hats, with some holding drums or flags. They are arranged in rows, with the drummers in the front row and the flag bearers behind them.

In the background, there is a large brick building with an arched entranceway. The building appears to be a school or university, and the band is likely a high school or college marching band. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a sense of pride and accomplishment, as the band members are posing for a formal photograph.

The image also includes two circular signs in the foreground, which read "Des Moines National Champions 1933-34-35-36-37-38-39-40" and "American Legion." These signs suggest that the band has won several national championships and is affiliated with the American Legion, a veterans' organization.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the history of a marching band and its achievements, as well as the cultural context in which it operated. It is a valuable historical document that can provide insight into the lives and experiences of the people who were part of the band.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a marching band, likely taken in the early 20th century. The band is arranged in three rows, with the front row featuring drummers holding their instruments, the middle row comprising flag bearers and musicians, and the back row consisting of additional musicians.

The band members are dressed in matching uniforms, which include tall, white plumes on their hats, dark-colored shirts, white pants, and white shoes. The drummers in the front row hold their instruments at an angle, with the drumheads facing towards the camera. The flag bearers in the middle row hold flags with various designs, while the musicians in the back row appear to be playing brass instruments.

In the background, a brick building with an arched entrance is visible, surrounded by trees and a sidewalk. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a formal event or performance, possibly a parade or competition, where the marching band is showcasing their skills and teamwork.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

The image shows a group of people standing in front of a building, wearing uniforms and hats. They are holding drums and flags, and appear to be part of a marching band or military unit. The image is in black and white, and has a vintage or historical feel. The group is arranged in rows, with some members standing in the front and others standing in the back. The building in the background has a classical or architectural design, with columns and arches.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-23

A black-and-white photo of a group of people in uniform standing in formation in front of a building. They are probably members of a band or marching band. They are wearing hats and uniforms, and some of them are holding musical instruments. The band's name is written on the drum in front of them. Behind them are trees and a building with glass windows and a flag.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-29

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white, negative-style photograph of a marching band. The band appears to be standing in front of a building, likely a school or institutional structure, with a large archway visible in the background.

Details:

  • Composition: The photograph is a group portrait, with the band members arranged in rows. There appear to be several rows of band members, with the members in the back rows slightly elevated. The drum line is at the front row.
  • Band Members: The band members are dressed in formal uniforms, which include hats, jackets, trousers and some kind of military style buttons. Many are holding musical instruments, while others have flags. The uniforms appear to have a color scheme of dark jackets and light-colored trousers.
  • Setting: The backdrop includes a building with a prominent archway, and possibly some large windows on the left. There are trees or foliage framing the image.
  • Inscriptions/Text: There are two circular emblems visible at the bottom front of the image. These read "DES MOINES NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 1933-34-37-38-39-40 SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION"
  • Quality: The image has the appearance of a vintage photograph, which suggests the photograph was taken in the mid-1900s.

Overall, the image is a well-composed and historically significant portrait of a marching band, most likely from Des Moines, Iowa.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-29

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a large group of people in uniform, likely a marching band or a similar organization, posing for a photograph. They are standing on what appears to be the steps of a building, which has a large arched doorway in the background.

The uniforms include tall hats with plumes, suggesting a formal or ceremonial setting. Some individuals are holding drums, indicating a musical component to the group. The arrangement of the group is in rows, with taller individuals towards the back and shorter individuals in the front.

Several people are holding flags or banners, adding to the visual spectacle. There are two signs in the image. The signs say "Des Moines Rational Champions 1933-34-37-38-39-40 Sons of the American Legion".

The overall impression is of a well-organized and disciplined group, likely associated with some sort of patriotic or community organization. The architecture in the background and the style of the uniforms suggest that the photograph was taken in the mid-20th century or earlier.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-24

The image depicts a large group of individuals, likely a marching band or drum corps, posing for a formal photograph. The group is arranged in several rows, with the front row consisting of drummers holding large bass drums. The bass drums have text on them, which reads "DES MOINES RAILWAYMEN'S BAND" and "SPONSORS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION."

The members are dressed in uniforms that include white trousers, dark shirts, and caps. Some members in the front row are wearing different headgear, possibly indicating a rank or specific role within the band. The setting appears to be outdoors, in front of a building with arched doorways and surrounded by trees, suggesting a formal or ceremonial occasion. The overall tone of the image is serious and disciplined, reflecting the structured nature of a marching band or drum corps.

Text analysis

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