Human Generated Data

Title

Trackless Trolley - Harvard

Date

May 4, 1930

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, 5.2002.533

Human Generated Data

Title

Trackless Trolley - Harvard

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

May 4, 1930

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, 5.2002.533

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-04

Train 89.3
Vehicle 89.3
Transportation 89.3
Road 78.5
Tarmac 64.9
Asphalt 64.9
Gate 61.1
Street 55.9
Building 55.9
Urban 55.9
City 55.9
Town 55.9

Clarifai
created on 2025-01-10

people 99.2
street 98.1
no person 97.2
monochrome 97.1
train 94.6
light 94.2
analogue 93.1
tunnel 92.1
transportation system 92
black and white 91.8
one 91.5
vehicle 90.2
analog 89.5
mono 88.3
subway system 88
vintage 86.9
two 86.5
sepia 85.8
adult 84.8
abandoned 84.7

Imagga
created on 2022-06-04

subway train 52.9
train 50.8
building 39.6
architecture 39.5
public transport 31.9
old 29.3
conveyance 24.4
tunnel 24.1
wall 21.7
city 21.6
garage 20.9
corridor 19.7
street 19.3
light 18.7
stone 17.7
station 17.7
subway station 17.6
basement 17.5
interior 16.8
ancient 16.4
structure 16.1
dark 15.9
urban 15.7
terminal 15.7
travel 15.5
historic 14.7
house 14.4
night 14.2
underground 13.8
window 13.1
construction 12.8
subway 12.8
hall 12.7
arch 12.6
passage 12.3
door 11.9
road 11.8
transportation 11.7
inside 11
religion 10.8
warehouse 10.8
history 10.7
scene 10.4
cinema 10.3
track 10.3
passageway 9.9
facility 9.9
brick 9.4
church 9.3
theater 8.7
entrance 8.7
medieval 8.6
way 8.6
historical 8.5
floor 8.4
town 8.4
vintage 8.3
room 8.1
platform 8
ceiling 7.9
spooky 7.8
empty 7.7
lock 7.7
concrete 7.7
gate 7.5
car 7.5
monument 7.5
lights 7.4
column 7.4
design 7.3
industrial 7.3
sky 7

Google
created on 2022-06-04

Black 89.6
Building 85.9
Black-and-white 85.7
Line 81.8
Tints and shades 76.9
Monochrome photography 75.8
Monochrome 74.7
Room 70.1
Event 69.7
Rectangle 67.1
Ceiling 67.1
Stock photography 65.6
Symmetry 62.5
Light fixture 62.2
Arch 57.9
Conifer 57
Art 56.3
Street 56
Road 55.6
Tree 54.1

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-04

black and white 97.3
road 97.2
building 80.8
monochrome 76.7
text 71.6
street 50.6

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Train
Train 89.3%

Categories

Imagga

cars vehicles 98.1%
pets animals 1.3%

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-17

a photograph of a bus is parked in a parking lot -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image is a negative photograph, meaning the colors and contrasts are inverted from the original image. It shows a setting that appears to be an urban transportation scene, featuring a trolley car labeled "Harvard" with the number "9114" on its front. The trolley is situated on tracks inside a covered area that resembles a transit station or tunnel.

On the right side of the image, there is a gate with a sign that reads: "NO PASSING THROUGH THIS OPENING." A person in uniform stands nearby, possibly a transit attendant or guard. The structure has architectural details, including columns and signage, suggesting it is part of a transit hub. The inverted color scheme adds a surreal quality to the photo, affecting visibility and clarity of finer details. The bottom of the image includes text that says "May 1936," suggesting the date of capture.

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

The image appears to be a black and white photographic negative depicting a streetcar or trolley with "HARVARD" written on its destination sign. The trolley's number, "6114," is visible on its front. It is stopped at a station or terminal, with the tracks and overhead wires suggesting it's in an underground or covered area.

On the right side, a man in a uniform stands next to a gate equipped with a sign that reads, "NO PASSING THROUGH THIS OPENING." There are other signs and informational displays on the wall, although the details are difficult to discern due to the negative's inversion of colors.

Overall, the scene seems to represent public transportation from a past era, specifically from May 1936, as indicated by writing at the bottom of the image. The original photograph was likely documenting a streetcar system, possibly in the Boston area given the destination sign.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a trolley entering a tunnel, with a sign on the gate reading "No passing through this opening" and a man in a uniform standing nearby.

  • The trolley is visible in the center of the image, with the word "HARVARD" written above it.
    • The trolley has a large front window and appears to be made of metal.
    • It is entering the tunnel from the right side of the image.
  • A sign on the gate reads "No passing through this opening".
    • The sign is attached to a metal gate that is closed.
    • The gate is positioned to the right of the trolley.
  • A man in a uniform is standing near the gate.
    • The man is wearing a hat and a long coat.
    • He appears to be looking at the trolley as it enters the tunnel.
  • The background of the image shows the interior of the tunnel.
    • The walls and ceiling of the tunnel are made of concrete.
    • There are several signs and advertisements visible on the walls.
  • The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it was taken in the early 20th century.
    • The style of the trolley and the clothing of the man suggest a time period before the mid-20th century.
    • The quality of the photograph also suggests an older image.

In summary, the image shows a trolley entering a tunnel in Harvard, with a sign warning against passing through the opening and a man in a uniform standing nearby. The image appears to be from the early 20th century and provides a glimpse into the past of transportation in Harvard.

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

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a trolley car, with the word "HARVARD" prominently displayed on its front. The trolley is positioned in a tunnel or underground station, with a sign to the right that reads "NO PASSING THROUGH THIS OPENING." A man in a white uniform stands beside the sign.

In the foreground, the trolley's tracks are visible, and the surrounding area appears to be a dimly lit tunnel or station. The overall atmosphere suggests a vintage or historical setting, possibly from the early 20th century. The presence of the trolley and the sign indicates that this is a transportation hub, likely a subway or streetcar station. The man in the white uniform may be a station attendant or a conductor, overseeing the operation of the trolley.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image is in black and white. It is an old photo of a bus with the word "HARVARD" on top. The bus is parked in a station with a gate and a sign that reads "NO PASSING THROUGH THIS OPENING". A man is standing near the gate. There is a watermark in the bottom left corner that reads "MAY 4 1936".

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a tram or trolley car, labeled "HARVARD," parked inside a station. The tram is positioned on a track with a metal gate in front, and a sign on the gate reads "NO PASSING THROUGH THIS OPENING." A man in a white uniform and hat stands beside the gate, overseeing the tram. The tram has glass windows and a door, and it appears to be a vintage model. The photograph is dated May 4, 1938.

Google Gemini

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

Here's a description of the image:

This appears to be a vintage photograph, likely from the mid-20th century. The image is a negative, giving it a reversed color scheme.

Key elements visible:

  • Trolley: A "HARVARD" trolley car is the central subject, clearly positioned on tracks. Its number is 9114.
  • Station/Platform: The trolley is in a station, or possibly a covered loading area. We see a sign that says "TMA BOS PCH".
  • Security: A uniformed figure, likely a guard or attendant, is standing near a gate labeled "NO PASSING THROUGH THIS OPENING".
  • Date: The bottom right of the photo reads "MAY 4, 1936".
  • General Atmosphere: The composition has a documentary or historical feel, capturing a moment in time related to public transportation.

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

Here's a description of the image:

This black and white image appears to be a photograph of a trolley car at the Harvard stop, likely taken in 1936. Due to the image's aged and inverted nature, the scene appears somewhat ghostly.

Key elements of the image:

  • Trolley Car: A trolley car labeled "HARVARD" dominates the left side of the frame. The number "5114" is visible on the car.
  • Station: The trolley is at a station platform, which seems to be indoors or underground.
  • Tracks: The trolley tracks are visible, leading toward the front of the car.
  • Gate and Sign: A gate with a sign that reads "NO PASSING THROUGH THIS OPENING" is present on the right side of the image.
  • Attendant: A person, likely a station attendant, is standing near the gate. They are wearing a uniform with a hat.
  • Date: The text "MAY 4, 1936" is visible in the bottom of the image.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image depicts a historical subway station, specifically the Harvard station on the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) system in Boston. The photograph is dated May 6, 1938.

Key elements of the image include:

  1. Station Signage: The word "HARVARD" is prominently displayed above the entrance, indicating the name of the station.
  2. Architecture: The station features a classic architectural style with tiled walls and a curved ceiling. There are two large circular windows or openings on the wall.
  3. Entrance Gate: To the right, there is a gated entrance with a sign that reads "NO PASSING THROUGH THIS OPENING," indicating restricted access.
  4. Posters and Signs: Various posters and signs are visible on the walls, including one that mentions "THE BOSTON POST."
  5. Lighting: The station appears to be illuminated by overhead lights, casting a bright glow on the platform and tracks.
  6. Tracks and Platform: The subway tracks curve away from the camera, and the platform is visible on the left side of the image.

Overall, the image captures a moment in time at the Harvard subway station, showcasing its historical design and infrastructure.

Text analysis

Amazon

NO
NO PASSING
PASSING
THIS
THIS OPENING
OPENING
HARVARD
THROUGH
TR
MAY
B05
MAY 4.1938
PCH
4.1938
9114
NATALASS
AL

Google

I TROLLEY-HARVARD HARVARD MAY 4-1938 BOS NO PASSING THROUGH THIS OPENING 23285
I
TROLLEY
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HARVARD
MAY
4-1938
BOS
NO
PASSING
THROUGH
THIS
OPENING
23285