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Human Generated Data

Title

Trolley Bus on Cross St. at Main St. on New Faulkner Line

Date

June 13, 1939

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

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, 5.2002.536

Human Generated Data

Title

Trolley Bus on Cross St. at Main St. on New Faulkner Line

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

June 13, 1939

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, 5.2002.536

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-04

Clarifai
created on 2025-01-10

people 99.5
street 98.7
transportation system 98.7
vehicle 98.6
monochrome 97.1
no person 96.4
train 95.8
tram 95.2
car 94.3
railway 94
vintage 93.4
locomotive 91.9
tramway 90.8
bus 90.7
group 89.7
one 89.1
light 88.7
city 88.6
retro 88.3
cable car 83.3

Imagga
created on 2022-06-04

trolleybus 92.2
bus 90.4
public transport 61.4
truck 60.8
fire engine 53.6
car 36.3
conveyance 36.2
vehicle 35.1
motor vehicle 33.1
transportation 31.4
street 30.4
wheeled vehicle 26.6
transport 25.6
old 24.4
road 22.6
travel 21.1
urban 20.1
architecture 18.7
city 18.3
engine 17.3
building 16.7
drive 15.1
house 14.2
fire 14.1
town 13
passenger car 12.9
sky 12.8
automobile 12.4
traffic 12.3
light 12
rescue 11.7
train 11.7
emergency 11.6
station 11.2
fireman 10.9
tourism 10.7
driving 10.6
vintage 9.9
hose 9.8
railway 9.8
public 9.7
auto 9.6
ancient 9.5
day 9.4
lights 9.3
window 9.2
firetruck 8.9
night 8.9
railroad 8.8
rail 8.8
wheel 8.5
firemen 7.9
track 7.8
power 7.6
streetcar 7.5
passenger 7.5
exterior 7.4
water 7.3
yellow 7.3
shuttle bus 7.3
tramway 7.2
history 7.2

Google
created on 2022-06-04

Building 93.5
Bus 91.6
Black 89.5
Window 86.7
Automotive lighting 86.6
Tree 86.3
Black-and-white 85.6
Vehicle 84.1
Motor vehicle 82.1
Monochrome 77.7
Tints and shades 77.3
Monochrome photography 74.4
Facade 73.2
City 69.9
Wheel 69
Street 67.1
History 64.1
Winter 62.9
House 61.4
Rectangle 60.2

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-04

outdoor 94
house 79
white 76
black and white 72.7
bus 55.3
old 54.7

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Bus

Clarifai

Tree
Bus
Wheel
Window
Car

AWS Rekognition

Bus 100%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-06-04

cars vehicles 98.1%
paintings art 1.4%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-20

a photograph of a bus is parked on the side of the road

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

a black and white photo of a bus at night

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-09

This is a black-and-white negative image featuring a trolleybus labeled "Faulkner V. Everett" with the number 8023 visible. The bus appears to belong to the Boston Elevated Railway, as indicated by text on its side. It is situated on a street with trees, utility poles, and a building in the background. The building has rectangular windows, and the street also features parked vehicles behind the trolleybus. The inverted colors create an unusual visual effect, with lighter areas representing shadows and darker areas originally being lit surfaces.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-09

The image appears to be a negative photograph showing a vintage trolleybus and its surroundings. The trolleybus is labeled with the route "FAULKNER-V. EVERETT" and has the number "8023" on the back. It belongs to the "BOSTON ELEVATED RAILWAY" as indicated on the side. The image captures the bus from the rear in a street setting that includes trees and a building with several windows in the background. The negative effect inverts the usual colors, rendering dark areas as light and light areas as dark, which gives the scene an unusual appearance. There are some details visible inside the bus, and a vintage car is parked on the street nearby, adding to the historical feel. Power lines also run above the street.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image shows a vintage trolley or streetcar on a city street at night. The trolley has the name "Faulkner-W. Everett" displayed on the side. The scene is illuminated by street lights, and the trees lining the street appear to be in bloom, suggesting a spring or summer setting. The image has a black and white, historical aesthetic, capturing a moment from the past.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-13

This is a black and white photograph of what appears to be a vintage bus or trolley, numbered 8023, with "FAULKNER W. EVERETT" displayed on its side. The vehicle appears to be from an earlier era, possibly the 1930s or 1940s, based on its design. The image shows the bus at night or in low light conditions, with some illuminated windows visible in the background building. The bus has a distinctive rounded design characteristic of public transportation vehicles from that period, with multiple windows along its side and visible wheel wells. The scene is partially framed by what appears to be tree branches or foliage at the top of the image.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a bus parked on the side of a road, with a building and trees visible in the background. The bus is facing away from the camera, with its front end positioned towards the left side of the image.

  • Bus:
    • The bus is a large, single-decker vehicle with a flat front end and a curved roof.
    • It has a dark-colored body with a lighter-colored stripe running along the top of the side panels.
    • The bus is parked on the side of the road, with its rear end partially obscured by the building behind it.
    • The bus's license plate number is not visible in the image.
  • Building:
    • The building is a multi-story structure with a flat roof and a large window on the front facade.
    • The building appears to be made of brick or stone, with a dark-colored exterior.
    • There are several trees and power lines visible in front of the building.
  • Trees:
    • There are several trees visible in the background of the image, including a large tree with branches that stretch up towards the top of the frame.
    • The trees appear to be deciduous, with leaves that are likely green or brown in color.
  • Power Lines:
    • There are several power lines visible in the background of the image, stretching across the sky above the trees.
    • The power lines appear to be supported by tall poles or towers, which are not visible in the image.

Overall, the image appears to be a vintage photograph of a bus parked on the side of a road, with a building and trees visible in the background. The image has a classic, nostalgic feel to it, with a high-contrast black-and-white aesthetic that adds to its charm.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a trolley bus, likely taken in the early 20th century. The trolley bus is positioned on a street, facing left, with its front end visible. It features a rounded roof and a prominent front windshield, accompanied by smaller side windows. A sign above the windshield displays the text "FAULKNER-W. EVERETT" in bold letters, while the number "8023" is written below it.

The trolley bus appears to be in motion, as evidenced by the blurred wheels and the trail of light behind it. The surrounding environment is characterized by trees and buildings, with power lines running overhead. The overall atmosphere suggests a nighttime setting, with the trolley bus being illuminated by streetlights or other sources of light.

In the background, additional vehicles can be seen, although they are not clearly discernible due to the low resolution of the image. The photograph provides a glimpse into the past, showcasing the design and functionality of early 20th-century trolley buses.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a vintage bus traveling on a street at night. The bus is prominently displayed in the center of the frame, with its headlights illuminating the path ahead, casting a bright glow on the road. The bus has a classic design, with a large front windshield and side windows. The bus's number "8023" is visible on the front, and it has a sign on top that reads "FAULKNER-W. EVERETT."

The bus is positioned in the middle of the street, with a building on the left side of the image. The building has several windows, and it appears to be a residential or commercial structure. The street is lined with trees on both sides, and there are streetlights and utility poles visible in the background.

The image has a nostalgic and vintage feel, capturing a moment in time from the past. The black-and-white color scheme adds to the old-fashioned atmosphere, and the bus's headlights create a sense of movement and energy. The image evokes a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era, when buses were a common mode of transportation and the streets were less crowded and more peaceful.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-29

The black-and-white photo shows a bus on the road at night. The bus is labeled "FAULKNER-W. EVERETT" and has the number "8023" on the front. The bus has a large front wheel and a small rear wheel. The bus is parked on the side of the road, near a building with many windows. The road is dark, and the bus's headlights are on. There are trees on the side of the road.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-01

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a vintage photograph, appearing to be a negative print. The scene is set in an urban environment, likely at night. It features a streetcar or trolley bus as the central focus.

Details:

  • Subject: The main subject is a trolley bus, marked with "Faulkner - W. Everett" on its front and "8023" as its number. The text "Mass. Boston Elevated Railway" is visible on the side.
  • Setting: The bus is positioned on a street, and there's a building with multiple windows and tree branches in the background. Overhead, there are power lines and other infrastructure.
  • Composition: The photo is well-composed, with the trolley bus taking up a significant portion of the frame. The road and surroundings are also visible, creating a sense of depth.
  • Tone and Feel: The image has a classic, old-fashioned feel due to the vintage quality. The overall atmosphere is calm and subdued.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-01

Here is a description of the image:

The image is an inverted black and white photograph of a trolley bus traveling down a road. On the side of the bus it reads "Faulkner-W. Everett" and "8023" as well as "MBTA Boston Elevated Railway." The bus is connected to the powerlines above with a trolley pole. A building is shown on the left with trees lining the road. More vehicles can be seen behind the bus on the right of the image.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a vintage trolleybus at night. The trolleybus, numbered 8023, is labeled with the destination "Faulkner-M. Everett" and appears to be part of the "M.T.A. Boston Elevated Railway." The trolleybus is parked on a street, with overhead wires visible, indicating it is powered by electricity. The scene is illuminated by artificial lighting, casting shadows and highlighting the details of the trolleybus and its surroundings. The building in the background has multiple windows, and there are trees and other foliage nearby, adding to the urban nightscape. The trolleybus has a classic design with large round headlights and a boxy structure, typical of mid-20th century public transportation vehicles.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-08

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a vintage streetcar, or trolley, labeled "8023" with "FAULKNER-W-EVERETT" displayed on the front. The streetcar is stationary and appears to be located near a building with windows, possibly a residential or institutional structure, as suggested by the architectural details. The scene is set at night, as indicated by the darkness surrounding the streetcar and the faint lights from the building. Overhead wires, likely for the trolley's electrical power, are visible, and there is a sense of motion or a slight blur around the wheels, suggesting the streetcar is either turning or in motion. The overall atmosphere evokes a nostalgic, historical vibe.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-08

This is a black-and-white photograph of a trolleybus, which appears to be in motion, as indicated by the slight blur around its wheels and body. The trolleybus is labeled "FAULKNER-V. EVERETT" on the front destination sign and "8023" on the side. It is connected to overhead wires, which are typical for trolleybuses. The background shows a brick building with large windows and some trees, suggesting an urban or suburban setting. The image has a vintage feel, likely dating back to the mid-20th century.

Text analysis

Amazon

8023
BOSTON
ELEVATED
422 BOSTON ELEVATED FALK
FAULKWER-W.EVERETT
422
FALK
ELA

Google

FAULKNER-W.EVERETT 8023 BOSTON ELEVATED RALWAY
FAULKNER
-
W.EVERETT
8023
BOSTON
ELEVATED
RALWAY