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Human Generated Data

Title

Industrial Problems, Welfare Work: United States. Ohio. Middletown. American Rolling Mill Company: Industrial Housing: Detached Dwellings of Frame Construction: American Rolling Mill Company. Middletown, Ohio.: This row of cottages was build [sic] for colored employees. The average cost of the houses is $1,200; the selling price with lot, $1,500; and the rent, $14 per month. [Pre-War Prices] (Data from letter of January 30, 1917.)

Date

c. 1903

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Social Museum Collection, 3.2002.2322

Human Generated Data

Title

Industrial Problems, Welfare Work: United States. Ohio. Middletown. American Rolling Mill Company: Industrial Housing: Detached Dwellings of Frame Construction: American Rolling Mill Company. Middletown, Ohio.: This row of cottages was build [sic] for colored employees. The average cost of the houses is $1,200; the selling price with lot, $1,500; and the rent, $14 per month. [Pre-War Prices] (Data from letter of January 30, 1917.)

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

c. 1903

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Social Museum Collection, 3.2002.2322

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-06-04

Advertisement 88.9
Text 85.5
Brochure 84.1
Paper 84.1
Flyer 84.1
Nature 75.6
Building 74.9
Outdoors 73.8
Art 71.1
Housing 69.2
House 69.2
Cottage 69.2
Drawing 58.9
Countryside 56.7
Page 56.3

Clarifai
created on 2019-06-04

no person 96
paper 96
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nature 91.1
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page 90.3
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people 84
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antique 82.7
dirty 82.7
wallpaper 82
template 80.8
architecture 79.2
graphic design 78.9
water 78.7
art 78.5

Imagga
created on 2019-06-04

envelope 76.1
web site 76
container 50.2
design 36.6
frame 35.1
template 33.1
border 29.9
paper 29.6
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vintage 29
card 28
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modern 17.5
drawing 17.3
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note 16.6
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invitation 15.4
sign 15.1
certificate 14.7
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ornament 12.9
navigation 12.5
document 12.1
gift 12.1
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icon 11.9
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communication 11.8
editable 11.7
silhouette 11.6
wallpaper 11.5
holiday 11.5
label 11.3
elements 11.1
money 11.1
letter 11
diploma 10.8
shape 10.4
website 10.4
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elegant 10.3
greeting 10.2
message 10.1
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stamp 9.7
black 9.6
scroll 9.5
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site 9.4
space 9.3
bar 9.3
backdrop 9.1
bank 9.1
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postcard 8.6
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cartoon 8
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grungy 7.6
security 7.4
success 7.2
book 7.1

Google
created on 2019-06-04

Microsoft
created on 2019-06-04

envelope 29.6

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Poster

Clarifai

House
Window
Tree
Picture frame

AWS Rekognition

Poster 52.9%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-06-04

text visuals 93.9%
paintings art 5.7%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-06-04

a close up of a piece of paper 64.7%
a piece of paper 64.4%
close up of a piece of paper 62.2%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-15

a photograph of a black and white photo of a house with a picture of a house

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

an old photograph of a small town in the snow

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-13

The image shows a historical photograph of a row of detached residential houses, described as industrial housing for workers. The houses are frame constructions with simple architectural designs, resembling cottages. The environment appears snowy, with visible paths in the snow leading to the homes. Above the photo, there is text labeling the image as "Industrial Housing: Detached Dwellings of Frame Construction." Below the photograph, additional text provides details stating that these cottages were built for African American employees of the American Rolling Mill Company in Middletown, Ohio. It notes the average cost per dwelling was $1,203, with a monthly rent of $14 as of January 30, 1917. The overall layout resembles documentation or archival material showcasing worker accommodations during that period.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-13

The image depicts a page, likely from a historical document or report, containing a black-and-white photograph and typed captions. The photograph shows a row of single-story detached houses in a snowy landscape. These houses are likely part of a housing development for industrial workers. The caption above the photograph reads "Industrial Housing: Detached Dwellings of Frame Construction". Below the photograph, there is another caption that provides more details: "American Rolling Mill Company, Middletown, Ohio. This row of cottages was built for colored employees. The average cost of these houses is $1,200, and the selling price is $1,100, and the rent, $14 per month. (As stated in letter of January 30, 1917)."

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-16

The image shows a row of detached dwellings of frame construction, which are described as "Industrial Housing" in the title. The buildings appear to be residential homes, likely built for industrial workers. The image is a black and white photograph, showing the houses in a snowy, winter setting. There is a caption below the image that provides additional information about the American Rolling Mill Company in Middletown, Ohio, which was likely the employer for the workers living in these homes.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-16

This is a historical black and white photograph showing industrial housing, specifically detached dwellings of frame construction. The image shows a row of similar-looking small houses along what appears to be a dirt road. These houses were built for employees of the American Rolling Mill Company in Middletown, Ohio. According to the caption below the photo, the average cost of these houses was $1,500, with rent being $14 per month (based on a letter from January 30, 1917). The houses appear to be simple, single-story structures with pitched roofs and appear to be typical of early 20th century worker housing developments.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a vintage photograph of a row of cottages, accompanied by a caption that provides context and details about the image. The photograph is set against a beige background, with the title "Industrial Housing" prominently displayed at the top.

  • Title
    • The title "Industrial Housing" is written in black text at the top of the image.
    • Below the title, the subtitle "Detached Dwellings of Frame Construction" is also written in black text.
  • Photograph
    • The photograph depicts a row of cottages with chimneys and a dirt road in front of them.
    • The cottages are white with dark roofs and appear to be made of wood.
    • The photograph is in black and white, which adds to its vintage aesthetic.
  • Caption
    • The caption is written in black text below the photograph.
    • It reads: "American Rolling Mill Company MIDDLETOWN, OHIO. This row of cottages was built for colored employees. The average cost of the houses is $1,500; the selling price with lot, $2,000; and the rent, $14 per month. [Data from letter of January 30, 1917]"
    • The caption provides information about the cottages, including their cost, selling price, and rent.
    • It also mentions that the data is from a letter dated January 30, 1917.
  • Background
    • The background of the image is a light beige color.
    • There are some small marks and stains on the background, which adds to the vintage feel of the image.

In summary, the image presents a vintage photograph of a row of cottages, accompanied by a caption that provides context and details about the image. The photograph is set against a beige background, with the title "Industrial Housing" prominently displayed at the top. The caption provides information about the cottages, including their cost, selling price, and rent, and mentions that the data is from a letter dated January 30, 1917.

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

The image presents a vintage photograph of a row of houses, accompanied by text that provides context and information about the scene. The photograph is in black and white, with a sepia tone, and features a row of small, one-story houses with pitched roofs and chimneys. The houses are arranged along a dirt road, with trees visible in the background.

Above the photograph, the title "Industrial Housing" is displayed, followed by the subtitle "Detached Dwellings of Frame Construction." Below the photograph, a caption reads "American Rolling Mill Company MIDDLETOWN, OHIO." Additional text provides details about the cost of the cottages, including the average cost per cottage, the selling price, and the rent.

The background of the image is a light beige color, which complements the sepia tone of the photograph. Overall, the image appears to be a historical document or archive, likely from the early 20th century, showcasing the design and construction of industrial housing during that era.

Amazon Nova

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

This image is a photograph of a row of detached dwellings of frame construction, possibly industrial housing. The photograph is in black and white and appears to be an old photograph. The image is accompanied by a text that reads "Industrial Housing" and "Detached Dwellings of Frame Construction." Below the photograph, there is a small text that reads "American Rolling Mill Company" and "Middletown, Ohio." The photograph is placed on a white background.

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

The image is a photograph of a row of houses. The houses are built on a slope and have a sloped roof. The houses are of a similar design, with a small porch at the front. The houses are built close together, with a small gap between them. The houses are surrounded by snow, and there is a path leading up to them. The houses are in a rural area, with a field in the background.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-09

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Scene:

The image is a black and white photograph featuring a row of detached houses set against a snowy backdrop. It seems to be a historical or documentary-style photograph.

Specific Elements:

  • Houses: A linear arrangement of identical, small, single-family houses dominates the scene. They appear to be constructed with a simple architectural style, likely frame-built dwellings, and have dark roofs. The houses are painted white.
  • Setting: The photograph is taken during winter, evident from the snow covering the ground and the road.
  • Road/Path: A snow-covered path or road runs in front of the houses, possibly a driveway. Tracks are visible in the snow, suggesting some traffic.
  • Labels and Text:
    • The photograph has typed labels above and below the image describing the subject matter, the housing conditions, and the history of the homes. It notes that they were designed for colored employees.
    • The information gives context to the scene, detailing that the houses were built by the American Rolling Mill Company in Middletown, Ohio.

Impression:

The photograph provides a glimpse into industrial housing, possibly in the early 20th century, and underscores the social and economic context of the time. It could serve as a historical record of a specific type of housing development.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-09

Here is a description of the image:

The image presents an old, grainy, black and white photograph mounted on a light tan or beige background. The overall title at the top reads "Industrial Housing," with a subtitle below stating "Detached Dwellings of Frame Construction."

The photograph itself showcases a row of simple, one-story houses or cottages, likely built in the early 20th century. They appear to be situated in a snowy landscape, with snow covering the ground and a partially visible road or pathway in front of the houses. The houses have similar designs, each with a small porch or overhang over the entrance and a chimney.

Below the photograph, there is a printed text that reads: "American Rolling Mill Company, MIDDLETOWN, OHIO. This row of cottages was built for colored employees. The average cost of the houses is $1,200; the selling price with lot, $1,500; and the rent, $14 per month (Data from letter of January 30, 1917)."

In the upper right corner of the background paper, there is a handwritten code or catalog number, which appears to be "G Ho 36/79.304."

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a row of detached dwellings of frame construction, likely used as industrial housing. The photograph is labeled "Industrial Housing: Detached Dwellings of Frame Construction." Below the photograph, there is a caption that reads:

"American Rolling Mill Company
Middletown, Ohio.

This row of cottages was built for colored employees. The average cost of the cottages is $1,200. The rentals vary from $12 to $15 per month. See letters, File No. 179-18-1. See also letter of January 10, 1917."

The dwellings appear to be modest, single-story homes with gabled roofs, and they are aligned in a row along a dirt road. The scene is set in a relatively open area with some vegetation visible in the background. The photograph has a vintage appearance, suggesting it was taken in the early 20th century.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-06

The image is a historical photograph of a row of detached dwellings, labeled as "Industrial Housing" and described as "Detached Dwellings of Frame Construction." The photograph is dated and appears to be from the early 20th century, given the style of the houses and the accompanying text.

The houses are uniform in design, with pitched roofs and similar window placements. They are situated in a row along a snowy road, suggesting a cold winter day. The ground is covered with snow, and the sky is overcast, giving the scene a subdued and wintry atmosphere.

Below the photograph, there is additional text providing context about the dwellings. It specifies that these cottages were built for colored employees by the American Rolling Mill Company in Middletown, Ohio. The text includes details about the cost of the houses, with an average cost of $1,000 for the building price and $14 per month for rent, as noted in a letter dated January 30, 1917. This information places the image in the early 20th century, likely around 1917.

The photograph and its accompanying text provide a glimpse into a specific time and place, showcasing the context and details of the housing provided for workers by an industrial company.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-06

This is an archival photograph of a row of detached dwellings, accompanied by text and labels. The image appears to be a black and white photograph that has been mounted on a page or document. The text at the top reads "Industrial Housing" and "Detached Dwellings of Frame Construction."

The photograph shows a row of identical, single-story houses with gabled roofs. The houses are evenly spaced and appear to be made of wood (frame construction). The scene is set in a snowy environment, with snow covering the ground and a dirt road in the foreground.

Below the photograph, there is additional text that provides information about the dwellings. It mentions that these houses were built for colored employees by the American Rolling Mill Company in Middletown, Ohio. The average cost of the houses is stated as $2,000, with a selling price of $1,500 and a rent of $14 per month. The data is from a letter dated January 30, 1917.

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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