Human Generated Data

Title

Mass Station Sign in Lobby Mass Ave. Entrance

Date

October 2, 1914

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, 5.2002.339

Human Generated Data

Title

Mass Station Sign in Lobby Mass Ave. Entrance

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

October 2, 1914

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, 5.2002.339

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-04

Handrail 99.7
Banister 99.7
Interior Design 88.2
Indoors 88.2
Railing 82.2
Staircase 65.3
Room 57.5
Blackboard 56.5

Clarifai
created on 2025-01-10

people 99.2
room 97.6
monochrome 96.9
indoors 96.9
no person 94.3
street 94
school 93.2
wall 91.7
art 91.6
train 91
one 89.4
furniture 89.4
analogue 89.1
vintage 88.5
war 88.3
administration 88.1
group 88
subway system 87.9
abandoned 87.9
architecture 87.9

Imagga
created on 2022-06-04

equipment 28.3
electronic equipment 26.1
computer 22.5
business 22.4
blackboard 22.2
device 20.3
technology 19.3
button 18.5
black 16.8
laptop 15.5
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office 15.2
communication 15.1
key 14.9
monitor 14.9
close 13.1
digital 13
metal 12.9
wall 12.8
old 12.5
radio 12.3
empty 12
teleprompter 11.9
space 11.6
support 11.4
design 11.2
work 11
music 10.8
notebook 10.6
modern 10.5
safe 10.4
theater 10.2
seat 10.1
symbol 10.1
box 9.8
information 9.7
interior 9.7
prompter 9.5
electronics 9.5
grunge 9.4
light 9.3
finance 9.3
television 9.2
dark 9.2
frame 9.1
board 9
screen 9
amplifier 9
texture 9
sign 9
home 8.8
building 8.7
blank 8.6
house 8.3
security 8.3
structure 8.2
connection 8.2
school 8.1
briefcase 8
home theater 8
personal computer 8
copy 8
camera 7.7
room 7.5
display 7.5
electronic 7.5
vintage 7.4
portable computer 7.4
safety 7.4
data 7.3
receiver 7.1
steel 7.1
silver 7.1
working 7.1

Google
created on 2022-06-04

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-04

indoor 99.2
wall 97.9
black and white 92.8
text 85.4
black 65.3
monochrome 61.9
stairs 58.8
sink 51.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Window
Building
Stairs
Door

Clarifai

Window 45.1%

Clarifai

Window 40.6%

Clarifai

Building 44.5%

Clarifai

Stairs 33.9%

Clarifai

Stairs 33.8%

Clarifai

Door 33.7%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-06-04

interior objects 64.5%
text visuals 32.1%
food drinks 1.1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-06-04

a room with a sink and a window 32.6%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-28

a photograph of a black and white photo of a wall with a sign that says,

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-06

a black and white photo of a stairway with a sign on it

OpenAI GPT

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

This black-and-white, high-contrast inverted image depicts the interior of what appears to be a transit station or terminal. The focal point is a centrally placed signboard that lists destinations for travelers heading both west and east. The signs include locations, transfer points, and connecting areas. The writing is framed neatly, providing directions for commuter navigation.

In the foreground, there are stairs or escalator railings leading downwards, suggesting an entrance or exit area. The surroundings are geometrically structured, with walls and architectural details framing the scene. The right side features a doorway or partition. Overall, the photograph conveys an organized transit hub or setup.

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

The image appears to be an inverted or negative photograph of an interior space, possibly within a subway station. It features a central board that is divided into two sections labeled "WEST" and "EAST", listing directions and areas being served by a transit system.

  • The "WEST" section includes directions to areas such as Allston via Brighton Ave, Lake St via Beacon St, and mentions transfers for locations like Arlington and Belmont. It also notes connections for locations like Auburndale and Wellesley.

  • The "EAST" section lists destinations like Copley, Boylston St, and Bowdoin, with transfers for Arlington and Belmont, and connections to locales including Revere Beach, Salem, and more.

The foreground shows what appears to be the railing of an escalator or stairs, oriented downwards. The angles and lighting suggest a typical early to mid-20th-century subway or train station setting, where directions for commuters were prominently displayed upon entering or exiting the station platform area. The overall structure and board design convey a historical transit hub ambiance.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to be a black and white photograph of a subway or train station platform. The main focus of the image is a large sign or board that displays information about different train routes and connections, including "WEST" and "EAST" directions. The sign provides details about various stations, transfer points, and other relevant information for navigating the transportation system. The image has a somewhat dark and gritty aesthetic, typical of older black and white photography.

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

This appears to be a historical black and white photograph of a transit or subway station directory board. The board is divided into "WEST" and "EAST" sections and lists various destinations and connection points in what seems to be the Boston area, given references to places like Allston, Brighton Avenue, Commonwealth Ave, and Beacon Street. The board is mounted on what appears to be a wall at the top of some stairs or an entrance area, with handrails visible in the foreground. The image has the characteristic grainy quality of an older photograph, likely from the early-to-mid 20th century. The board appears to be illuminated or painted with light-colored text on a dark background for better visibility.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image is a black-and-white photograph of the interior of a London Underground station, specifically the platform area. The platform is empty, with no trains or passengers visible. The walls are dark and feature a sign with information about the station's location and connections to other lines. The overall atmosphere suggests a quiet and empty station, possibly during off-peak hours or late at night.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

This image depicts a black and white photograph of an escalator, with a sign on the wall above it. The sign is rectangular in shape and features white text on a black background. It appears to be a directional sign, providing information about the location of various stations or destinations.

The sign is divided into two sections: "WEST" and "EAST." Each section lists several stations or locations, along with their corresponding directions. For example, under the "WEST" section, it lists "ALLSTON VIA BRIGHTON AVE." and "LAKE ST. VIA COMMONWEALTH AVE." Under the "EAST" section, it lists "COREY - BOYLSTON ST. PARK ST." and "SCULLY SQUARE - HAYMARKET."

In the foreground of the image, there are two escalators, one on either side of the sign. They appear to be leading down to a lower level or platform. The walls surrounding the escalators are dark-colored, and there is a doorway to the right of the sign.

Overall, the image suggests that this is a subway station or transportation hub, with the sign providing important information to passengers about the location of different stations and destinations.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of a sign mounted on a wall. The sign appears to be a map or a directional guide, with text written in white font on a black background. The sign is divided into two sections, labeled "WEST" and "EAST," and lists various locations and routes. The text is arranged in a grid-like pattern, with columns and rows of text. The image also shows a staircase with metal handrails on either side, leading up to the sign. The staircase appears to be located in a dimly lit area, possibly a subway station or a tunnel.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a subway station. There are two platforms with metal railings. The walls are dark and have a matte finish. On the right side of the image, there is a large sign with white text on a black background. The sign contains a list of destinations and their corresponding directions, such as "West" and "East." The sign also includes information about the subway lines and stations. There are also two staircases on either side of the platforms.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-29

Here's a description of the image:

General Description:

The image is a black and white photograph showing the entrance to what appears to be a subway station or similar transportation hub. The architecture has a somewhat older style.

Key Elements:

  1. Directional Signs: Large rectangular signs dominate the scene. They are divided into "West" and "East" directions. Each side lists destinations and transfer points, presumably for different lines or routes.

  2. Staircase: A staircase leads down, presumably to the train platform.

  3. Handrails: Metal handrails run alongside the stairs, providing assistance for passengers.

  4. Doorway: A doorway or entrance is seen on the right.

  5. Additional Sign: A smaller, possibly informational, sign is present on the upper left.

Overall Impression:

The photo gives the impression of a transit station entrance from a bygone era. The informational signage seems detailed and structured.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-29

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image appears to be a historical photograph of a subway station entrance. The composition is framed with a descending stairway, leading down into the station. It evokes a sense of old-fashioned public transportation.

Specific Elements:

  • Stairway and Handrails: The most prominent feature is the stairway, with visible steps and handrails on either side. The style of the handrails and the surrounding architecture adds to the vintage feel of the photograph.
  • Signage: There are two large rectangular signs, one labeled "WEST" and the other "EAST," providing route information. The text is densely packed, indicating the various destinations served.
  • Architectural Details: The walls and the overall construction suggest a classic, perhaps Art Deco, architectural style.
  • Lighting and Tone: The image is in black and white, contributing to its vintage aesthetic. The lighting appears to be slightly muted, with some shadows, further reinforcing the image's age.
  • Doorway: On the right side, there is a door, possibly leading to the entrance or exit.
  • Small Sign: In the top left corner, a small sign is visible, likely detailing station rules or directions.

Overall Mood:

The photograph gives a feeling of nostalgia and historical documentation, transporting the viewer back in time to an earlier era of urban public transport.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image depicts an interior view of a subway or train station. The focal point is a large, framed sign mounted on the wall. The sign is divided into two columns labeled "WEST" and "EAST," each listing various destinations and connecting routes.

WEST:

  • Allston via Brighton Ave.
  • Lake St. via Beacon St.
  • Kenmore via Commonwealth Ave.
  • Newton: Brighton, Watertown, Waban, Riverside
  • Reservoir via Beacon St.
  • Boston College

EAST:

  • Copley, Boylston St., Park St.
  • Scollay Square, Haymarket
  • North Station
  • Transferring for Arlington, Bowdoin, Charles/MGH, Charles St.
  • East Cambridge via Lechmere
  • Sullivan Square via Lechmere
  • Watertown via Watertown Yard
  • Cambridge via Harvard
  • East Cambridge via Kendall
  • Cambridge via Central
  • Harvard via Porter
  • Davis, Clarendon Hill
  • South Station via Atlantic Ave.
  • South Station via Summer St.
  • Andrew, Broadway, and Sullivan Sq.

Additionally, there is a note at the bottom of the sign indicating connecting routes for:

  • The Newtons
  • Chestnut Hill, Waban, and Wellesley

The sign appears to be an informational board for passengers, providing directions and connections for different routes and destinations within the transit system. The station's architecture includes staircases on either side of the sign, leading upwards, and the walls and ceiling are plain and utilitarian in design. The lighting is dim, giving the image a somewhat aged or historical appearance.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-05

The image appears to be of a vintage interior, possibly a waiting area or lobby. The focal point is a large informational sign on a wall, divided into two sections: one labeled "WEST" and the other labeled "EAST." The sign lists various destinations and routes, suggesting it is related to a transportation system, possibly a subway or train system, given the references to "transfer," "tunnel," and "connecting for." The destinations listed under "WEST" include Allston, Brighton Ave., and Harvard Sq., while "EAST" includes destinations such as Copley, Boylston St., and Cambridge. The sign is framed and mounted on the wall, and there are visible signs of wear, indicating it might be from an older establishment. The room itself has a simple, somewhat industrial look, with a staircase visible on the left and a doorway on the right. The lighting is dim, and the overall tone of the photo is somewhat sepia or aged, giving it a historical feel.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-05

This black-and-white photograph depicts the interior of what appears to be a train or subway car. The image is taken from the perspective of a passenger seated inside the car, looking toward the front. The ceiling of the car is visible at the top of the image, and the walls are relatively plain. A large sign is mounted on the front wall, displaying text that seems to list destinations or routes, divided into two columns labeled "WEST" and "EAST." The sign includes various street names and locations, such as "ALLSTON VIA WIGHTON AVE," "LAKE ST. VIA BEACON ST," and "COPLEY, BOYLSTON, PARK ST."

To the left of the sign, there is a smaller sign attached to the wall, but the text on it is not clearly legible. The right side of the car features a door, likely leading to another car or an exit. The bottom part of the image shows the backs of two seats, which are secured with metal brackets. The overall atmosphere is somewhat dim, with the light source coming from the front of the car, illuminating the sign and the surrounding area. The photograph has a vintage quality, suggesting it may be from an earlier period in public transportation history.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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