Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (underground scene)

Date

?

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, 5.2002.246

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (underground scene)

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

?

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, 5.2002.246

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-04

Person 97.4
Human 97.4
Scoreboard 87.8
Person 70.4
Text 64.3
Interior Design 58.6
Indoors 58.6
Blackboard 56.2

Clarifai
created on 2025-01-10

no person 98.9
monochrome 97.7
text 94
street 92.1
city 92
people 90.4
business 90.3
travel 89.6
indoors 85.5
war 85.5
airport 85.3
urban 84.4
signalise 83.2
one 82.2
architecture 81.6
building 80.9
retro 80.5
display 79
subway system 77
commerce 77

Imagga
created on 2022-06-04

architecture 39.4
building 37.3
city 36.6
scoreboard 34.9
office 33.2
signboard 31.4
board 30.2
travel 23.2
urban 22.7
structure 22.3
blackboard 19.1
town 18.6
cell 16.8
old 16.7
menu 16.2
modern 15.4
center 15.2
cityscape 15.1
buildings 15.1
business 14
windows 13.4
wall 12.8
sky 12.8
tower 12.5
downtown 12.5
construction 12
fare 11.9
landmark 11.7
house 11.7
brass 11.7
night 11.5
scene 11.3
exterior 11.1
street 11
tourism 10.7
skyline 10.4
industry 10.2
memorial 10.2
window 10.1
transportation 9.9
new 9.7
brick 9.4
grunge 9.4
glass 9.3
tourist 9.1
sign 9
river 8.9
antique 8.7
skyscraper 8.6
panorama 8.6
evening 8.4
famous 8.4
stone 8.1
financial 8
warehouse 8
high 7.8
roof 7.6
capital 7.6
bridge 7.6
vintage 7.4
landscape 7.4
technology 7.4
water 7.3
design 7.3
industrial 7.3
dirty 7.2

Google
created on 2022-06-04

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-04

text 100
building 99.4
black and white 94.8
monochrome 79.5
menu 52.9

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 27-37
Gender Female, 51.6%
Sad 97.9%
Disgusted 17.5%
Angry 16.2%
Happy 7.3%
Surprised 6.7%
Fear 6.5%
Confused 2%
Calm 1%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Scoreboard
Person 97.4%
Person 70.4%
Scoreboard 87.8%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-06-04

a sign on the side of a building 76.1%
a sign above a store 75.9%
a store inside of a building 75.8%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-03

a photograph of a man in a white coat and white pants standing in front of a large sign -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This image is a vintage, negative photograph showing a transportation board inside what appears to be an urban transit station or terminal. The board lists destinations along various routes, organized numerically into columns for locations such as Grove Hall, Fields Corner, Harvard Square, Newton Boulevard, and more. Text at the top reads, “LEFT HAND FIGURES SHOW BERTHS AT WHICH NEXT CARS STOP,” indicating it is directing passengers to their boarding areas. The station’s infrastructure features visible beams, columns, signage, and glass partitions, creating an industrial look typical of early 20th-century public transit areas.

In the foreground, a figure dressed in a white uniform, likely a staff member, is standing to the right. Other faint, ghost-like outlines of people can be seen in the space, suggesting motion captured during the photograph's exposure. The image evokes a historical atmosphere of a transit hub bustling with activity.

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

The image appears to be a historical photograph of a transit station, specifically showing an old tram or trolley station in Boston. The photograph is in black and white, and some parts of it may appear like a negative, with inverted colors.

At the center of the image, there is a large signboard displaying multiple lists of destinations and routes, along with numbers and text. The top of the board reads "LEFT HAND FIGURES SHOW BERTHS AT WHICH NEXT CARS STOP," indicating that the numbers on the left correlate with the platform or gate numbers where the next cars will arrive. Underneath, the board is divided into columns with route numbers or identifiers such as “4” and “5,” followed by the names of various destinations served by the streetcars. Some of the destinations mentioned include Grove Hall, Ashmont, Fields Corner, Jamaica Plain, and Harvard Square.

The station itself appears somewhat industrial, with metal beams and a constructed ceiling. There is a blurred figure near the bottom, possibly indicating motion, and another clearer figure standing towards the right of the image, dressed in what appears to be a uniform, perhaps of a conductor or station attendant.

Due to the time period, the attire and style signify early 20th-century public transit.

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 the interior of a transportation hub or station. The walls are covered with signs displaying various locations and directions, indicating this is likely a transit station or terminal. There are several people visible in the image, though their faces are not clearly identifiable. The overall scene suggests a busy, urban environment with people moving through the space.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-17

The black and white photograph shows the interior of a trolley or train car. A large sign hangs from the ceiling, listing various stops and destinations that the trolley or train serves, such as "Pearl Street", "Blue Hill Av.", and "Harvard Sq. Cambridge". Two men in uniforms, likely trolley or train operators, are standing inside the car. The image provides an interesting glimpse into public transportation from an earlier era, with the destinations sign and uniformed workers evoking a sense of the past.

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 transit station or terminal in the Boston area. The most prominent feature is a large destination board with multiple rows of signs showing various locations and stops, including places like Harvard Square, Allston, Cambridge, Brookline, Newton, and other well-known Boston area neighborhoods and districts. The signs appear to be showing "berths" or stopping locations for different transit routes.

In the lower portion of the image, there's an interior space with white columns and what appears to be station workers in light-colored uniforms standing at their posts. The overall setting suggests this is likely from the early to mid-20th century, showing how public transportation was organized and communicated to passengers during that era.

The sign at the top reads "LEFT HAND FIGURES SHOW BERTHS AT WHICH NEXT CARS STOP," indicating this was a guidance system to help passengers find their correct boarding locations for different routes.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a train station platform, with a large sign displaying information about train departures and arrivals. The sign is divided into several sections, each listing different destinations and their corresponding train numbers.

  • Sign
    • The sign is large and rectangular, with a dark background and white lettering.
    • It is divided into several sections, each listing different destinations and their corresponding train numbers.
    • The sign is attached to the ceiling of the train station platform, and it appears to be made of wood or metal.
  • Train Station Platform
    • The train station platform is visible in the background of the image, with a few people standing on it.
    • The platform is made of concrete and has a series of tracks running along it.
    • There are also several signs and advertisements posted on the walls of the platform.
  • People
    • There are a few people standing on the train station platform in the background of the image.
    • They appear to be waiting for trains or checking their schedules.
    • One person is standing near the sign, looking at it intently.
  • Train
    • There is no visible train in the image, but there are several tracks running along the platform.
    • The tracks are made of metal and have a series of wheels and axles attached to them.
    • The tracks appear to be well-maintained and are free of debris or obstacles.

In summary, the image shows a train station platform with a large sign displaying information about train departures and arrivals. The sign is divided into several sections, each listing different destinations and their corresponding train numbers. There are a few people standing on the platform in the background, and there are several tracks running along it. Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the daily operations of a train station and the importance of accurate signage in ensuring smooth travel.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

This image is a black and white photograph of a train station, likely from the early 20th century. The main focus of the image is a large sign that displays the destinations of various trains. The sign is divided into three sections, each with a list of stops and their corresponding train numbers. The top section reads "LEFT HAND FIGURES SHOW BERTHS AT WHICH NEXT CARS STOP." The middle section lists the destinations, including Cambridge, Watertown, Waverly, and Harvard Square. The bottom section shows the train numbers and their corresponding destinations.

In the foreground, there are several people standing on the platform, dressed in old-fashioned clothing. One man is wearing a white suit and hat, while another is dressed in a dark suit and tie. There are also several signs and advertisements visible in the background, including one that reads "TO PARK STREET" and another that appears to be an advertisement for a local business.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the past, showing what a train station might have looked like during the early 20th century. It also highlights the importance of public transportation during this time period, as well as the fashion and culture of the era.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

A black-and-white photo of an old-fashioned train station. The station has a large sign with a list of names and numbers. There are several people standing in the background, possibly waiting for a train. The station has a lot of pipes and wires on the ceiling. There is a man in a chef's uniform standing in front of a door. The station is dimly lit.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The black-and-white image depicts a train station with a large board showing the train's destination and the next car stop. The board has three columns, each with a number and the name of the destination. The left column has the number 4, the middle column has the number 3, and the right column has the number 5. The board is mounted on the ceiling, and a man is standing in front of it.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-31

Here's a description of the image:

This appears to be a vintage photograph of a train or trolley station interior. The image is somewhat faded and has been inverted, giving it a negative appearance. The main focal point is a set of large, informational signs hanging from the ceiling, likely directing passengers to the correct platforms for their destinations.

The signs are organized into columns, and are labeled with place names and berth numbers. The text on the signs is clear, indicating destinations such as "GROVE HALL COLUMBUS," "ASHMONT MILTON," "HARVARD SQ," and "SOMERVILLE UNION SQ." The signs read "Left hand figures show berths at which next cars stop".

Below the signs, there are figures, some are blurry and others are more visible. A person in what appears to be a uniform stands to the right. There is another person who is blurry and more indistinguishable.

The architecture suggests an older style of building. The lighting is generally dim. Overall, the image offers a historical view of public transportation and the wayfinding systems of the time.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-31

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a train or trolley station. It shows a series of large black signs suspended from the ceiling that display the destinations and stops of the trains. The signs are divided into columns, with each column listing different routes or stops. The leftmost column is labeled "LEFT HAND FIGURES SHOW," and lists destinations like "Grove Hall," "Ashmont," and "Jamaica Plain." The next column reads "BERTHS AT WHICH NEXT CARS STOP." This column lists "Pearl Street," "Harvard Sq.," and "Watertown," among others. The next column is "SOMERVILLE UNION SQ., SPRING HILL", and the last column states "LONGWOOD AV., HUNTINGTON AV.".

The photograph also shows elements of the station's interior, including pillars, people standing near the signs, and a person in white with a hat standing in the middle right of the image. The scene is a bit blurry, lending a sense of antiquity to the image.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts an old-fashioned subway or train station with a large signboard displaying the names of various destinations. The signboard is divided into multiple columns, each listing different stops. The text at the top of the sign reads "LEFT HAND FIGURES SHOWS NUMBERS AT WHICH NEXT CARS STOP," indicating that the numbers below the destination names correspond to specific platforms or car stops.

The destinations listed include various locations in the Boston area, such as:

  • Grove Hall, Columbus, Blue Hill Ave., Ashmont, Milton, Cross Town, Fields Corner, Meeting House Hill, Grove Hall Warren St., Forest Hills, Jamaica Plain, Pearl Street, Allston Pearl St., Harvard Sq., Watertown, Waverly, Mt. Auburn, Arlington Heights, North Cambridge, Somerville Union Sq., Spring Hill, Reservoir Beacon St., Newton Blvd., Allston Via., Oak Sq. Brighton, Newton Cottage Farm, Longwood Ave., Huntington Ave., Cypress St., and Reservoir Brookline Hill.

The station appears to be quite spacious, with high ceilings and large pillars. There are a few people visible in the image, including a man in a white uniform standing near the right side of the image and other individuals further in the background. The overall atmosphere suggests a historical setting, likely from the early to mid-20th century, given the style of clothing and the design of the station.

Text analysis

Amazon

CARS
BLUE
BROOKLINE
HALL
CROSS
SHOW
COLUMBUS
GROVE HALL COLUMBUS
ST.
UNION
VIA
HURON
HAND
4
LEFT HAND FIGURES SHOW
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FIGURES
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AT
LEFT
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AUBURN.
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BEACON ST.
WARREN
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BRIGHTON
ALLSTON VIA
PEARL STREET
MT.
FIELDS
FIELDS CORNER.
ASHMONT MILTON
STREET
CORNER.
HUNTINGTON
ALLSTON PEARL ST
GROVE HALL WARREN ST
SOMERVILLE
MEETING
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CYPRESS
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ST
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HUNTINGTON AV.
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AV.
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COOLIDGE GOR
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Google

LEFT HAND FIGURES SHOWBERTHS AT WHICH NEXT CARS STOP. GROVE HALL COLUMBUS PEARL STREET CAMBRIDGE. SOMERVILLE UNION SO SPRING HILL. LONGWOOD AV. HUNTINGTON AV. CYPRESS ST. BROOKLINE. RESERVOIR BEACON ST. RESERVOIR. BROOKLINE VILL. BLUE HILL AV. ASHMONT MILTON CROSS TOWN. FIELDS CORNER. CROSS TOWN. MEETING HOUSE HILL CROSS-TOWN GENEVA AVENTE GROVE HALL WARREN ST CROSS-TOWN. FOREST HILLS. CROSS TOWN. JAMAICA PLAIN GROSS-TOWN. ALLSTON PEARL ST CAMBRIDGE. HARVARD SQ. CAMBRIDGE. WATERTOWN. MT. AUBURN. WAVERLY. MT. AUBURN. MT. AUBURN. HURON AV. NEWTON BLVRD BEACON ST. ALLSTON VIA COOLIDGE GOR. NEWTON BLYRD. BROOKLINE VILL OAK SQ. BRIGHTON COOLIDGE GORNER. ARLINGTON HGTS. HARVARD SQ. OAK SQ. BRIGHTON COTTAGE FARM NEWTON COTTAGE FARM OAK SQUARE. NORTH CAMBRIDGE HARVARD SO. HARVARD SQ. BROADWAY. (WATERTO SPAT BOARD CAR WEIN MOTION MIN INSIDE
LEFT
HAND
FIGURES
SHOWBERTHS
AT
WHICH
NEXT
CARS
STOP
.
GROVE
HALL
COLUMBUS
PEARL
STREET
CAMBRIDGE
SOMERVILLE
UNION
SO
SPRING
HILL
LONGWOOD
AV
HUNTINGTON
CYPRESS
ST
BROOKLINE
RESERVOIR
BEACON
VILL
BLUE
ASHMONT
MILTON
CROSS
TOWN
FIELDS
CORNER
MEETING
HOUSE
-
GENEVA
AVENTE
WARREN
FOREST
HILLS
JAMAICA
PLAIN
GROSS
ALLSTON
HARVARD
SQ
WATERTOWN
MT
AUBURN
WAVERLY
HURON
NEWTON
BLVRD
VIA
COOLIDGE
GOR
BLYRD
OAK
BRIGHTON
GORNER
ARLINGTON
HGTS
COTTAGE
FARM
SQUARE
NORTH
BROADWAY
(
WATERTO
SPAT
BOARD
CAR
WEIN
MOTION
MIN
INSIDE