Human Generated Data

Title

Washington St. at Dover St. N.W. Corner

Date

September 23, 1935

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, 5.2002.529

Human Generated Data

Title

Washington St. at Dover St. N.W. Corner

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

September 23, 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, 5.2002.529

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-04

Wheel 99
Machine 99
Automobile 93.7
Vehicle 93.7
Transportation 93.7
Alloy Wheel 90.7
Spoke 90.7
Tire 87.5
Antique Car 81.1
Sports Car 76.6
Lighting 73.8
Wheel 71.1
Interior Design 69.4
Indoors 69.4
Human 67.1
Car Wheel 67
Tarmac 66.8
Asphalt 66.8
Building 66.2
People 65.4
Train 61.4
Hot Rod 61.3
Person 60.6
Staircase 60
Model T 58.9
Car 57.7
Race Car 57.2
Road 56.4
Handrail 55.7
Banister 55.7

Clarifai
created on 2025-01-10

transportation system 98.6
monochrome 98.2
vehicle 97.7
no person 97
street 95.7
industry 94.2
people 92.9
urban 89.9
warehouse 89.7
abandoned 89.7
indoors 89.5
room 88.5
city 87.5
subway system 86.8
car 86.5
architecture 85.1
train 83.3
building 80.8
exploration 79.5
business 78.6

Imagga
created on 2022-06-04

city 33.3
urban 31.5
wheeled vehicle 30.9
architecture 28
transportation 26.9
building 25.8
road 25.3
car 25.1
travel 21.8
vehicle 21.6
light 21.4
station 20.6
truck 19.3
street 18.4
streetcar 17.8
transport 17.3
old 16
structure 15.8
construction 15.4
business 15.2
night 15.1
modern 14.7
industrial 14.5
steel 14.1
window 13.8
conveyance 13.8
industry 13.7
train 13.4
fire engine 13.3
dark 12.5
motor vehicle 12.5
interior 12.4
perspective 12.2
sky 12.1
hall 11.8
glass 11.7
passage 11.3
subway 10.8
tunnel 10.6
metal 10.5
buildings 10.4
center 10.3
lights 10.2
office 9.9
way 9.8
cars 9.8
highway 9.6
traffic 9.5
facility 9.3
tramway 9.2
freight car 9
technology 8.9
track 8.9
corridor 8.8
railway 8.8
passenger car 8.8
roof 8.8
drive 8.5
horizontal 8.4
inside 8.3
warehouse 8.2
snow 8.2
reflection 8.1
bridge 8.1
trees 8
underground 7.9
rail 7.9
work 7.8
factory 7.7
line 7.7
motion 7.7
illuminated 7.6
storage 7.6
cityscape 7.6
power 7.6
environment 7.4
airport 7.4
design 7.3
new 7.3
landmark 7.2
supermarket 7.2
shipping 7.2
tower 7.2
river 7.1

Google
created on 2022-06-04

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-04

road 99.9
outdoor 98.6
black and white 80.4
wheel 78.4
rain 78
vehicle 65.3
land vehicle 52.9

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Wheel
Train
Person
Car
Wheel 99%
Wheel 71.1%
Train 61.4%
Person 60.6%
Car 57.7%

Categories

Imagga

cars vehicles 99.1%

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-02

a photograph of a truck parked in front of a building -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image appears to be a negative photograph, depicting an old-fashioned street or indoor space with some businesses and vintage automobiles. The scene includes a staircase in the center, leading to a second level. Adjacent to the staircase are signs for storefronts with advertisements, including notices for “Capitol Loan Co. – Money to Loan” and “Clothing, Low Prices.” Other signs include “Pickwick Ale” and “Wulz’s Jewelry.”

The vintage cars, likely from the early 20th century, are parked near the storefronts. The architecture features high ceilings, columns, and possibly steel or iron support beams, indicating either a covered shopping arcade or large indoor market space. The negative format gives the image an eerie and inverted quality, where light areas appear dark and vice versa. Some dust or artifacts are visible, which may be from aging or damage to the film.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-11

This image is a negative photograph showing a street scene from a historic downtown area. It features several early 20th-century automobiles parked near the sidewalk. Above the street is an elevated structure that might be part of a building or walkway, casting shadows below. Prominent signs on the building read "Capitol Loan Co. Money to Loan on Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry," "Jones Clothing, Low Prices," and advertisements for "Pickwick Ale." The signs suggest the area is commercial, with multiple businesses offering loans, clothing, and other products. There is also a staircase leading to a higher level that may provide access to additional shops or offices. The image has white spots and scratches typical of aged photographic negatives, adding a vintage feel.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of a city street scene from what seems to be the early to mid-20th century. The street is lined with various businesses, including a "Capitol Loan Co." and a "Clothing Montgomery-Ward" store. There is a Pickwick bus or truck parked on the street, and the scene is illuminated by what looks like string lights or other overhead lighting. The overall atmosphere conveys a bustling, commercial urban environment from a bygone era.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-14

This is a black and white historical photograph showing what appears to be a commercial street or marketplace from around the 1930s or 1940s, based on the style of automobiles visible. There's a prominent staircase structure in the center of the image, and several storefronts are visible, including signs advertising "Money to Loan," "Clothing," and "Low Prices." There's a "Pickwick" sign visible as well. Vintage cars are parked along the street, characteristic of the era. The architecture appears to be typical of early 20th century commercial buildings, with what looks like some kind of covered or indoor market space. The image has some spots or artifacts that appear as white dots across it, which could be due to age or the photographic process used.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a street scene, likely taken in the early 20th century. The photograph shows a street with a staircase leading up to a building, and several cars parked along the side of the street.

  • The staircase is white and has a railing on both sides. It leads up to a doorway in the building, which is partially obscured by a sign that reads "PICKWICK ALE."
  • There are several signs on the building, including one that reads "CAPITOL LOAN CO. MONEY TO LOAN" and another that reads "CLOTHING MONEY TO LOAN CLOTHING."
  • The street is paved and has a few cars parked along it. The cars appear to be old-fashioned, with rounded bodies and large wheels.
  • The overall atmosphere of the image is one of nostalgia and simplicity. The photograph appears to have been taken in a small town or city, and the buildings and cars suggest a bygone era.

The image provides a glimpse into the past, showing how people lived and worked in a different time. It is a reminder of the importance of preserving our history and cultural heritage.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a two-story building with a staircase, featuring various signs and advertisements. The scene appears to be set in the early 20th century, likely during the 1920s or 1930s.

Key Features:

  • Staircase: A prominent white staircase dominates the center of the image, connecting the two floors of the building.
  • Signs and Advertisements: Several signs are visible throughout the image, including:
    • "Capitol Loan Co. Money to Loan" on the left side of the image.
    • "Clothing Money to Loan" above a storefront.
    • "Pickwick Ale" on the bottom left corner of the image.
    • "CK's" above a storefront on the right side of the image.
    • "Wiza Jewelers" above a storefront on the right side of the image.
  • Vehicles: Two vehicles are parked in front of the building:
    • A vintage car is parked on the left side of the image.
    • Another vintage car is parked on the right side of the image.
  • Building Interior: The interior of the building is visible through the windows, showing a dimly lit space with various objects and furniture.
  • Photographic Effects: The image features several photographic effects, including:
    • A white speckled overlay, which may be due to dust or other particles on the original photograph.
    • A slight vignette effect, where the edges of the image are darker than the center.

Overall Impression:

The image provides a glimpse into the past, showcasing a bustling commercial area with various businesses and advertisements. The vintage cars and clothing styles suggest that the image was taken during the early 20th century. The photographic effects add a sense of nostalgia and age to the image, making it a fascinating piece of historical documentation.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The black-and-white image depicts a street scene with a building on the left and a staircase leading to an upper floor. The building has a signboard with the words "CAPITAL LOAN CO" and "CLOTHES MONEY TO LOW PRICES" on it. The staircase has a metal railing, and there is a signboard with the words "PICKWICK ALE" on it. On the right side, there is a car parked in front of a building with a signboard that reads "CK'S JEWELRY".

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The black-and-white photo depicts a street with a building on the left side. The building has a staircase and a balcony. On the ground floor, there are several shops with banners and signs. In front of the building, there are cars parked on the side of the road. The street is empty, and there are no people around. The photo has a vintage feel, and it seems to be taken during the daytime.

Google Gemini

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

Here is a description of the image:

This is a black-and-white, aged photograph depicting a street scene with several businesses and parked cars. The photo is somewhat faded and has numerous specks and imperfections scattered throughout.

On the left, there is a car parked along the side of the road. The storefronts behind the car feature signs for "Capitol Loan Co Money to Loan" and "Clothing," suggesting pawn shops or clothing stores. One sign advertises "Low Prices" for the clothing.

A staircase leads up to an elevated structure, possibly an overpass or train platform, as indicated by the architectural elements and arches above the storefronts. Adjacent to the staircase, another storefront is visible, and further down the street, there's another business with the name "Wilson's Jewelers".

Several cars are parked along the street, partially obscured by the overhang and structural supports of the elevated structure. There are also signs for "Pickwick Ale" visible.

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

This is a vintage, possibly inverted, black and white photograph depicting a street scene from an earlier era. The image features a variety of elements that suggest a bustling urban environment.

Main Features:

  • Architecture: The scene is dominated by a structure resembling an elevated train station or a pedestrian overpass. There are staircases leading up and down, possibly to a platform above. Beneath the structure, there are storefronts visible.
  • Vehicles: Several classic cars are parked along the street. Their design and details strongly suggest a time period of the early to mid-20th century, probably around the 1930s-1940s.
  • Storefronts: Several businesses are advertised, including a "Capitol Loan Co" (Money to Loan), "Clothing," and a jeweler named "Wilson's Jewelers." There's also a sign for "Pickwick Ale."
  • Street: The road is asphalt, and its surface suggests an urban environment.
  • Inverted Tones: The photograph has inverted tones, meaning that light areas appear dark, and dark areas appear light.

Overall Impression:

The photograph conveys a sense of history. The style of architecture, the vintage cars, and the types of businesses advertised all point to an earlier time. The image has an authentic and evocative quality.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image appears to be a black-and-white photograph from the early to mid-20th century, depicting a street scene with various elements of urban life. Here are the key details:

  1. Vehicles:

    • There are two prominent vehicles in the image. On the left side, there is a truck with advertisements for "Capitol Loan Co. - Money to Loan" and "Clothing - Low Prices."
    • On the right side, there is a vintage car parked near a building.
  2. Buildings and Signage:

    • The buildings in the background have several signs. On the left, there are signs for "Capitol Loan Co." and "Clothing."
    • On the right, there are signs for "C.K.S. Shoes" and "Morris Jewelers."
  3. Street and Infrastructure:

    • The street is paved and appears to be relatively empty, with no visible pedestrians.
    • There is a staircase leading up to an elevated structure, possibly a pedestrian bridge or a building entrance.
  4. Lighting:

    • The image has a grainy quality, suggesting it might have been taken at night or in low light conditions.
    • The streetlights and building lights are illuminated, contributing to the overall ambiance of the scene.
  5. Additional Details:

    • There is a sign for "Pickwick Ale" visible on the left side of the image.
    • The overall atmosphere suggests a quiet, possibly late-night scene in a commercial district.

The photograph captures a snapshot of a bygone era, showcasing the architecture, vehicles, and commercial activities of the time.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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