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Human Generated Data

Title

Engine Shaft for Harvard Power Sta. on Mt. Auburn St. - Weight on Wheels 63 Tons

Date

September 1, 1907

People

Artist: Paul Rowell, American active 1898-1935

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Gift of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Boston Transit Collection, 5.2002.605

Human Generated Data

Title

Engine Shaft for Harvard Power Sta. on Mt. Auburn St. - Weight on Wheels 63 Tons

People

Artist: Paul Rowell, American active 1898-1935

Date

September 1, 1907

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Gift of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Boston Transit Collection, 5.2002.605

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-04

Transportation 98
Vehicle 98
Nature 94.1
Machine 92.9
Outdoors 91.8
Road 88.4
Human 88.3
Urban 68.4
Gravel 66.7
Dirt Road 66.7
Wall 63
Building 62.3
People 61.8
Art 59.5
Snow 59.1
City 58.1
Town 58.1
Soil 56.9
Street 56.6
Ice 55.8

Clarifai
created on 2025-01-10

people 98.1
vehicle 97.2
monochrome 96.4
no person 94.5
transportation system 92
machine 88.6
retro 87
military 86.6
adult 86.1
street 84.7
building 83.9
travel 81.4
architecture 80.3
city 80.3
man 80.2
industry 80.1
old 80
group 79.7
vintage 78.7
war 78.5

Imagga
created on 2022-06-04

device 45
machine 44.3
technology 31.9
iron lung 30.8
equipment 28.4
industry 25.6
part 25.1
engineering 24.7
respirator 24.6
machinery 21.6
industrial 20.9
boiler 20.1
vessel 19.5
gear 19.3
steel 18.7
breathing device 18.5
engine 18.3
wheel 17.9
metal 17.7
sewing machine 17.5
work 16.5
power 15.9
bulldozer 15.7
close 15.4
construction 15.4
old 15.3
computer 15.2
home appliance 14.7
data 14.6
disk 14.5
textile machine 14.1
vehicle 14.1
detail 13.7
mechanical 13.6
heavy 12.4
storage 12.4
digital 12.1
metallic 12
crusher 11.9
container 11.8
information 11.5
clock 11.5
hard 11.4
drive 11.3
circle 11.2
appliance 10.9
mechanism 10.7
transportation 10.7
factory 10.7
technical 10.6
working 10.6
development 10.5
tractor 10.4
business 10.3
design 10.1
inside 10.1
energy 10.1
excavator 9.9
disc 9.7
clockwork 9.5
motion 9.4
tool 9.4
backup 8.8
building 8.8
read 8.6
hardware 8.6
write 8.5
black 8.4
electronic 8.4
motor 8.2
transport 8.2
retro 8.2
dirty 8.1
closeup 8.1
cogwheel 7.9
tooth 7.9
wreckage 7.7
memory 7.7
grunge 7.7
electronics 7.6
site 7.5
vintage 7.4
display 7.4
durables 7.3
time 7.3

Google
created on 2022-06-04

World 87
Black-and-white 86.3
Style 83.9
Building 81.2
Monochrome photography 76.9
City 76.3
Monochrome 76
Art 71.7
Facade 71.6
Street 68.7
Road 67.6
Road surface 66.1
Urban design 66
Asphalt 64.8
Night 64.2
Font 64
Midnight 63.5
Arch 62.9
Stock photography 62.7
Pedestrian 60.9

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-04

outdoor 93.7
black and white 87.4
text 68.1
white 61.5
old 59.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Train
Wheel
Person

Clarifai

Tree
Wheel
Clothing
Building
Footwear
Window
Person

AWS Rekognition

Train 98%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-06-04

cars vehicles 99.8%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-06-04

a vintage photo of a train 60.7%
a vintage photo of a plane 54.8%
a vintage photo of an old airplane 50.2%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-18

a photograph of a train car with a large train on it

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

a black and white photo of a large machine in front of a house

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-12

This is a black-and-white negative image featuring a large industrial machine being transported along a street. A group of workers are standing around the equipment, possibly coordinating its movement. You can see several houses in the background, with prominent architectural features such as mansard roofs and dormer windows. There are visible utility poles and lines nearby, suggesting urban infrastructure. The faint text at the bottom mentions "Engine Shaft for Hundred Power Steam Hydraulic," along with other details about its weight, indicating this could be part of an engineering or industrial project from the late 19th or early 20th century. The inverted colors give the image a strikingly surreal appearance.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-12

The image depicts a large piece of industrial equipment being transported down a street in an urban area. The photo is in black and white, with a negative effect applied, which makes the image appear as an inverse of a typical photo. The equipment seems to be a massive cylindrical structure, likely part of machinery, which is being moved using a transportation rig. Several people are present on the street, assisting with or observing the transport.

The background features buildings typical of early 20th-century architecture, with distinct rooflines and dormer windows. The street appears to be in a residential or mixed-use area. The image includes handwritten notes at the bottom, which are difficult to fully discern, but the words "engine shaft," "Howard Power Station," and "Weight 30 tons" are visible, indicating that the machinery might be related to a power station project.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to show a large industrial machine or piece of equipment being transported through a town at night. The machine has multiple large circular components and appears to be mounted on a wheeled trailer or platform. Several people can be seen in the background, likely observing or assisting with the transportation of the equipment. The buildings in the background suggest this is taking place in a populated urban or residential area.

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

This is a historical black and white photograph showing what appears to be a large industrial piece of equipment, likely a large industrial boiler or pressure vessel, being transported through a city street at night. The cylindrical vessel has riveted construction and distinctive circular features on its body. The scene is illuminated, creating dramatic lighting effects, and shows residential buildings with mansard roofs in the background typical of late 19th or early 20th century architecture. There are utility poles visible along the street, and the ground appears to be unpaved. The image has the quality and style characteristic of early industrial photography, documenting what was likely a significant engineering or construction project for that time period.

Meta Llama

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a large cannon being transported down the street, with people standing around it.

  • The cannon is positioned in the center of the image, facing to the left. It has a large barrel and a round base. The cannon is being pulled by a team of horses, but they are not visible in the image.
  • In the background, there are several buildings, including a large house with a porch and a smaller building with a sign that reads "Engine Shop for Howard River Ship Yard."
  • There are also several people standing around the cannon, some of whom are wearing uniforms. One person is holding a rope attached to the cannon.
  • The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that the cannon is being transported to a new location, possibly for use in a military or ceremonial context.

The image provides a glimpse into the past, showing how large cannons were transported and used in the early 20th century.

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

This image depicts a nighttime scene of a large, industrial piece of equipment being transported on a street. The equipment is positioned in the center of the image, with its front end facing left. It features a large, circular component with a hole in the center and a long, curved piece extending from it. The equipment is supported by a flatbed trailer or cart, which is being pulled by an unseen force.

In the background, several buildings are visible, including a large brick structure with multiple windows and a mansard roof. The sky above is dark, indicating that the photo was taken at night. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that the equipment is being transported for use in a manufacturing or industrial setting.

The image appears to be a historical photograph, possibly from the early 20th century, given the style of the buildings and the equipment. The presence of people in the background, some of whom are wearing hats and coats, adds to the sense of nostalgia and historical significance. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the past, showcasing the technology and industry of a bygone era.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a steam-powered road roller, possibly from the early 20th century. The roller is positioned on a street, with a group of people gathered around it. The scene appears to be taking place at night, as indicated by the darkness in the background and the streetlights illuminating the area.

The road roller is a large, heavy machine with a cylindrical drum attached to a steam engine. The drum is covered in gravel, and the machine is creating a cloud of dust as it rolls forward. The steam engine is emitting steam, and the people standing around the roller appear to be observing it with interest.

In the background, there are buildings with windows and chimneys, indicating that the scene is taking place in a town or city. The buildings are illuminated by the streetlights, and there are trees and other vegetation visible in the distance.

Overall, the image conveys a sense of industrial activity and progress, with the steam-powered road roller representing the technological advancements of the time. The presence of people gathered around the machine suggests a sense of community and shared interest in the progress being made.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image is a black and white photograph of a large machine parked on a street. The machine is an engine shovel, a type of construction equipment used for digging and moving materials. The engine shovel is parked on a street in front of a large building. There are people standing on the sidewalk, watching the engine shovel. The photograph was taken at night, and the street is illuminated by streetlights.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-05

Here's a description of the image:

This is a digitally inverted black and white image showing what appears to be a large engine being transported down a street in front of some buildings. The engine, which is the focal point, is massive with a cylindrical shape and large circular ends. It's mounted on a wheeled platform, suggesting it's being moved.

Several people are present in the image. On the left side of the engine, a group of individuals stand observing the transport. On the right, two people are positioned near the engine, possibly overseeing the operation. One seems to be adjusting or inspecting the wheels of the platform. The people are wearing what seem to be period-appropriate clothing.

The background includes buildings with a style that appears to be from the late 19th or early 20th century. The architectural details, like the rooflines and window styles, contribute to the historical feel of the image. The street is unpaved and there's a sense of activity, with elements like telegraph poles adding to the scene.

There's text at the bottom of the image. Based on the visible parts, it mentions something about "Engine Shaft for Harvard Power" and "Weight on rear wheels is ..." It seems to be related to the specifics of the engine and its transport. The text gives the impression that it's a documentation of the event.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-05

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image appears to be a historical photograph, possibly a negative, depicting a large piece of machinery being transported down a street. The scene is captured in a dark, almost night-time setting, with a focus on the imposing machine.

Key Elements:

  • The Machine: The centerpiece is a massive, cylindrical piece of machinery. It has a large, circular opening in the front. It's mounted on a wheeled platform. It is being pulled.
  • People: There are several figures around the machinery. Some appear to be workers or crew members, involved in the movement of the device.
  • Setting: The scene is set on a street with buildings in the background. The buildings have classic architectural details, suggestive of an older era. There's a utility pole with wires.
  • Lighting/Tone: The image has a high-contrast, almost inverted look which is a result of using a negative.

Inscriptions:

  • There's an inscription at the bottom of the image, partially obscured. It includes the text "Engine St. for Harvard Power Station or Mr. Alburt St." and "Weight on wheels 6".

Possible Interpretation:

The image likely documents the transport of a large piece of equipment, possibly a generator or engine, to a power station. The workers appear to be in the process of moving the machine along a road. The setting suggests the early 20th century, when such machinery would have been vital for infrastructure development.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image depicts a nighttime scene featuring a large, vintage snow blower or rotary snow plow being used to clear snow from a street. The machine is prominently positioned in the foreground, with its large rotating blades and mechanical components clearly visible. The snow blower is operated by at least two workers, one of whom is standing on the machine and appears to be controlling its operation.

In the background, there are residential buildings, including a prominent multi-story house with a mansard roof, typical of late 19th to early 20th-century architecture. The buildings are illuminated, likely by streetlights or lights from within the homes, casting a soft glow on the snowy street. Several people are gathered around, watching the snow removal process.

The image has a caption at the bottom, which reads: "Snow Shoe for Human Power Shovel & Dirt & Etc. Etc." This suggests that the photograph might be part of a promotional or informational series highlighting the capabilities of the snow removal equipment. The overall atmosphere of the image conveys a sense of community and the importance of maintaining clear roads during winter.

Qwen

No captions written

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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