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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (postmortem cabinet card, Mishawaka, Indiana)

Date

1890-1910

People

Artist: L.A. Smith Studio,

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, 2.2002.3626

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (postmortem cabinet card, Mishawaka, Indiana)

People

Artist: L.A. Smith Studio,

Date

1890-1910

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, 2.2002.3626

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-02-12

Text 89.3
Animal 70.2
Food 58.2

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-29

retro 99.5
dirty 99.2
worn 98.8
paper 98.6
sepia pigment 98.2
page 98.1
antique 97.8
sepia 97.5
moment 97.2
nostalgia 97.2
old 96.9
collage 96.9
empty 96.6
parchment 96.3
vintage 96.2
book bindings 96
no person 96
graphic design 95.1
art 94.1
wear 93.3

Imagga
created on 2022-02-12

envelope 60.6
notebook 54.2
paper 54.2
book 43.1
container 36.4
page 31.6
vintage 31.6
old 30.7
grunge 30.7
blank 29.2
antique 26.9
texture 26.4
empty 25.8
retro 25.4
aged 23.6
ancient 22.5
frame 22.5
note 22.1
text 21.9
document 21.4
money 20.4
dirty 19.9
parchment 19.2
brown 19.2
sheet 17.9
manuscript 17.6
design 17.6
business 17
history 17
packet 16.2
cash 15.6
border 15.4
currency 15.3
art 15
dollar 14.9
letter 14.7
open 14.4
post 14.3
write 14.1
textured 14
message 13.7
stained 13.5
package 13.5
yellow 13.3
rough 12.8
diary 12.7
torn 12.6
card 12.6
pattern 12.3
historic 11.9
finance 11.8
binding 11.7
product 11.7
bills 11.7
dollars 11.6
damaged 11.5
close 10.9
bank 10.8
journal 10.6
old fashioned 10.5
writing 10.4
sign 9.8
pages 9.8
memory 9.7
style 9.7
worn 9.6
creation 9.1
story 8.9
shabby 8.8
ragged 8.8
burnt 8.8
reminder 8.7
wall 8.6
weathered 8.6
decorative 8.4
pen 8.3
cover 8.3
closeup 8.1
financial 8
information 8
artistic 7.8
crumpled 7.8
us 7.7
read 7.7
obsolete 7.7
wallpaper 7.7
bill 7.6
historical 7.5
savings 7.5
backdrop 7.4
backgrounds 7.3

Google
created on 2022-02-12

Microsoft
created on 2022-02-12

text 99.6

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 0-4
Gender Female, 92.6%
Calm 75.9%
Surprised 11.7%
Fear 4.8%
Angry 2.1%
Sad 1.8%
Confused 1.8%
Disgusted 1.4%
Happy 0.6%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Fish

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Fish 70.2%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-02-12

paintings art 76.2%
food drinks 13.8%
text visuals 5.6%
streetview architecture 2.7%
events parties 1.3%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-02-12

graphical user interface 37.1%

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a couple of old photos of a man in a hat

OpenAI GPT

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

The image on the left depicts a vintage sepia-toned photograph of a deceased child situated in a small coffin, dressed in delicate clothing and surrounded by decorative elements. The child is wearing a white gown adorned with lace, holding flowers, and positioned as if in repose. This type of photograph is characteristic of post-mortem photography, a practice common in the 19th and early 20th centuries where families would memorialize the deceased. The photo has a textured border, and the photographer is identified as "L.A. Smith, Mishawaka, Ind." at the bottom.

The image on the right is the reverse side of the photograph, showing plain backing with faint handwritten markings, such as "17HL202" and other numbers or annotations. The rear also has evidence of aging, such as discoloration and slight staining. No further design or information is present.

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

This image is a photograph showing both the front and back sides of an old cabinet card. The card features a sepia-toned photograph of a deceased infant in a small coffin, surrounded by a lace interior. The infant is dressed in white, and appears to be holding or is placed with some flowers. The child's facial expression is peaceful, reflecting the customs of post-mortem photography from the late 19th to early 20th century, which aimed to commemorate and memorialize the deceased.

The bottom of the card displays the photographer's information: "L. A. SMITH, MISHAWAKA, IND." indicating the photographer's name and location in Mishawaka, Indiana. The back of the card is mostly blank, except for some handwritten numbers and codes, probably cataloging or identification markings, likely from a library or archive collection.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image on the left appears to be a vintage photograph of a woman wearing a veil and what looks like a wedding dress or formal attire. She is seated in what appears to be a chair or carriage. The image is in black and white and has a sepia-toned quality, indicating it is an older photograph. The image on the right appears to be the back of the photograph, with some handwritten text and markings.

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

This is a historical black and white photograph, appears to be a post-mortem image from the Victorian era. The photograph shows a figure lying in what appears to be a casket or coffin, draped in light-colored fabric. The image was taken by L.A. Smith, a photographer from Mishawaka, Indiana, as indicated on the photographer's mark at the bottom of the photo. The right side of the image shows the blank back of the photograph card, which has some numbers written on it. This type of photography was common in the Victorian era as a way to memorialize deceased loved ones. The photograph has the characteristic sepia tones and cabinet card format typical of that period.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a vintage photograph of a baby lying in a coffin, accompanied by a handwritten note on the back of the card.

  • The photograph is sepia-toned and features a baby lying in a coffin, with the baby's face visible and their body covered in a blanket.
    • The baby appears to be dressed in a white outfit and has a small hat on their head.
    • The coffin is adorned with flowers and other decorative elements.
    • The background of the photograph is dark, suggesting that it was taken in a studio or indoor setting.
  • The handwritten note on the back of the card reads "17H6202" and "T/E HH".
    • The note is written in pencil and appears to be a code or identifier for the photograph.
    • The note is located in the top-right corner of the card, near the edge.

In summary, the image depicts a poignant and intimate moment in the life of a young child, captured in a vintage photograph. The handwritten note on the back of the card adds an air of mystery to the image, suggesting that it may have been part of a larger collection or archive.

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

This image presents a vintage photograph of a deceased infant, accompanied by the back of the photograph on the right side. The photograph is rendered in sepia tones and features a rectangular shape with rounded corners.

On the left side of the image, the photograph showcases the infant lying on its back within a coffin or bassinet. The infant is adorned with a white dress and a bonnet, while the coffin or bassinet is covered with a white cloth. The background of the photograph appears to be a dark-colored wall or curtain.

Below the photograph, a caption reads "L. A. SMITH, © MISHAWAKA, IND." in black text, indicating the photographer's name and location. Additional text below the caption states "* PHOTOGRAPHER *," further emphasizing the photographer's profession.

On the right side of the image, the back of the photograph is visible, featuring a light-brown color with a few handwritten notes and numbers. A small white label is affixed to the top-right corner of the back of the photograph, although the text on the label is illegible. The overall atmosphere of the image is somber and nostalgic, evoking a sense of reverence and respect for the deceased infant.

Amazon Nova

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

This image appears to be a vintage photograph featuring a baby doll placed in a small coffin. The photograph is in black and white, giving it an old-fashioned and nostalgic feel. The baby doll is dressed in a white dress and is lying peacefully in the coffin, which is covered with a white cloth. The photograph is framed with a decorative border and has a handwritten note on the back, possibly indicating the name of the photographer or the date the photograph was taken. The image evokes a sense of melancholy and nostalgia, possibly intended to serve as a keepsake or memento of a loved one who has passed away.

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

The image shows two old photographs placed side by side. The left one is a black-and-white photo of a baby lying in a coffin. The baby is wearing a white dress with a flower design. The coffin is covered with a white cloth. The photo is taken from a top-down angle. The right photo is also black-and-white and shows a piece of paper with some text written on it.

Google Gemini

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

The image is an antique sepia-toned photograph. The photo is mounted on a sturdy card with rounded corners. The front side of the card features the photograph.

The photograph shows a deceased infant lying in a coffin. The coffin is oblong, upholstered in a light-colored fabric, and adorned with floral patterns. The infant is dressed in an ornate white gown, with a floral decoration around their neck. The baby's eyes are closed, and its small hands rest peacefully at its sides. The coffin is placed on a slightly rumpled light-colored cloth, and a portion of a fringed cloth is visible in the background, adding depth to the scene.

The bottom of the card is imprinted with the name and location of the photographer: "L. A. SMITH, MISHAWAKA, IND. PHOTOGRAPHER." The text is set in a simple, elegant typeface and embellished with decorative elements.

The back of the card is blank except for handwritten notes. The notes are: "2.2002.3636"; "3.2002.36", "1746202", "T/E HH", and "100.-". There is also a white rectangular sticker on the bottom left.

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

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a vintage photograph, presented as two separate images side by side. On the left, the photograph depicts a deceased infant lying inside a small, coffin-like structure. The infant is dressed in what appears to be a white garment, with flowers adorning the inside of the coffin. The background of this image shows a draped fabric. The photograph is printed on a card and has a border with the photographer's name and location printed at the bottom: "L.A. Smith, Mishawaka, Ind., Photographer."

To the right, the back of the photograph is shown. It is a plain, aged card with some handwritten markings. These include numbers and codes, such as "2.8002.3686", "3.2002.36", "17H6202", and "T/E HH." The card also has a label and the number "100." written at the bottom.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image shows both the front and back of a vintage photograph.

Front:

  • The photograph depicts a baby lying in a cradle or bassinet. The baby is dressed in a long gown, possibly a christening gown, and appears to be asleep.
  • The cradle is covered with a decorative fabric, and the setting looks like an indoor environment, possibly a studio.
  • The image has a sepia tone, which is typical of old photographs.
  • At the bottom of the photograph, there is text that reads: "L. A. Smith, © Mishawaka, Ind. Photographer."

Back:

  • The back of the photograph is plain and yellowed with age.
  • There are some handwritten notations and numbers, including "1746202" and "3296736."
  • There are also some printed markings, such as "7/E 4H" and "110," which might be related to cataloging or archiving the photograph.

This photograph appears to be a historical artifact, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century, given the style of the image and the sepia tone.

Qwen

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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