Human Generated Data

Title

Housing, Industrial: United States. Virginia. Virginia Highlands: Experiments in Cheap Construction. Milton Dana Morrill System: Prize model of a poured house, awarded first Gold Medal by the 6th International Congress on the Prevention of Tuberculosis

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, 3.2002.1994

Human Generated Data

Title

Housing, Industrial: United States. Virginia. Virginia Highlands: Experiments in Cheap Construction. Milton Dana Morrill System: Prize model of a poured house, awarded first Gold Medal by the 6th International Congress on the Prevention of Tuberculosis

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, 3.2002.1994

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-06-06

Advertisement 99.9
Poster 99.9
Art 92.3
Painting 60.3
Electronics 58.1
Collage 57.9
Screen 56.1

Clarifai
created on 2019-06-06

no person 94.7
retro 94.3
art 94.2
vintage 93.5
print 93.2
people 92.5
architecture 90.6
building 90.5
illustration 89.1
old 88.7
text 85.7
design 84
antique 82.4
one 81.4
paper 80.5
vector 80.2
ancient 79.9
painting 79.1
house 79
picture frame 78.6

Imagga
created on 2019-06-06

architecture 34.6
old 32.7
building 28.7
wall 25.6
vintage 24
facade 22.6
ancient 22.5
structure 22.5
antique 21.4
window 21.4
memorial 20.4
medicine chest 20.3
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religion 18.8
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door 17.1
cabinet 16.9
art 16.5
frame 16
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history 15.2
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house 14.2
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Google
created on 2019-06-06

Text 86.9
Architecture 72.6
History 57.6
Illustration 54.5
House 53.7

Microsoft
created on 2019-06-06

sign 94.4
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house 88.2
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Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Poster
Poster 99.9%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-06-06

a vintage photo of a sign 90.7%
a vintage photo of a book 69.6%
an old photo of a sign 69.5%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-16

a photograph of a model of a house with a large window -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-08

This image depicts a photograph of a detailed scale model of a two-story house, showcasing an architectural design with a balcony and awning. The house appears to be decorated with small plants and flower boxes under several windows. The façade features a textured finish and is simple yet elegant.

Above the photo is a typewritten label that reads: "Experiments in Cheap Construction, Milton Dana Morrill System." Below the photograph is a paragraph describing the concept: a prize model of a poured home system shown for affordable construction, recognized with the First Gold Medal by the Experimental Constructors of Washington, D.C., and Massachusetts. The text elaborates on the home's innovative construction method and affordability. It suggests that the model was part of an effort to demonstrate the practicality of inexpensive housing designs.

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

The image features a photograph of a scale model of a house, mounted on a board with two pieces of text attached. The model depicts a two-story house with a flat roof and a decorative balustrade, typical of early 20th century architecture. The house has a rectangular shape with symmetrical features, including six window boxes filled with small plants or flowers. The front door is centrally located, flanked by two windows on each side on the ground floor and two windows above on the second floor. The model displays intricate details such as the texture on the walls and architectural elements like eaves and balconies.

Above the photograph, there is a label that reads, “Experiments in Cheap Construction, Milton Dana Morrill System.” Below the photograph is another label that provides a description of the image. It states this is a prize model of a poured house, awarded a First Gold Medal by the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company and mentions that it was intended to demonstrate the practicality of this construction method, developed by Milton Dana Morrill. The information panel also notes that full-sized versions of such houses are being built in Tacoma, Washington, to showcase the viability of this architectural system.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-19

The image shows a two-story building with a distinctive architectural style. It appears to be a residential home or small building, with a covered porch and decorative elements like the gabled roof and intricate trim work. The building is surrounded by some vegetation, possibly plants or small trees. The image is accompanied by a caption that describes it as "Experiments in Cheap Construction, Milton Dean Morrill System".

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-19

This image shows a black and white photograph of what appears to be an architectural model or miniature house. The title indicates it's from "Experiments in Cheap Construction Milton Dana Morrill System." The structure is a three-story white building with a Spanish or Mediterranean style influence, featuring flower boxes on the windows and a decorative roofline with what appears to be an ornamental frieze or trim. The building has multiple windows and a distinctive top floor with an open-air portion or terrace. The model demonstrates an early 20th century approach to affordable housing design while maintaining aesthetic appeal. The photograph appears to be mounted on a larger document or display board with descriptive text below it.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a vintage black-and-white photograph of a model house, accompanied by text at the top and bottom.

Model House:

  • The model house is a two-story structure with a balcony on the second floor.
  • It features a tiled roof and a chimney.
  • The first floor has two windows, while the second floor has one window and a door.
  • The balcony is adorned with potted plants and flowers.
  • The model house is set against a plain background, with a dark shadow behind it.

Text:

  • At the top of the image, a white rectangle contains the text "Experiments in Cheap Construction Milton Dana Morrill System" in black font.
  • Below the model house, another white rectangle displays the text "Price model of a poured house, according first Gold Medal by the American Institute of Architects, Washington, D.C. A fireproof, sanitary house, which can be built for a few dollars and operated at a cost of living. The roof garden is divided for open-air occupation. For the pouring of these new style houses a new system of steel forms has been invented and a patent taken out. This system will soon be Washington to demonstrate the practicability of the plan." in black font.

Background:

  • The image has a light gray background with a darker gray border around the edges.

Overall, the image appears to be a vintage photograph of a model house, likely used to demonstrate a new construction method or design.

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

The image is a vintage photograph of a house, with a caption at the top and a description at the bottom. The house is white with a dark roof and has two stories. It features a balcony on the second floor and a porch on the first floor. The house is decorated with potted plants and flowers.

Caption:
"Experiments in Cheap Construction Milton Dana Morrill System"

Description:
The description at the bottom of the image provides information about the house's design and construction. It mentions that the house was built using a new system of steel framing, which allowed for the use of thinner walls and more open space. The description also notes that the house was designed to be affordable and accessible to working-class families.

Overall:
The image presents a unique and innovative approach to housing design and construction. The use of steel framing and thinner walls allowed for more open space and a more modern aesthetic, while the emphasis on affordability made the house accessible to a wider range of people. The image provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of housing design and construction, and highlights the importance of innovation and accessibility in creating affordable and desirable homes.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a miniature house model. The model is placed on a black background, and the image has a border. The image is titled "Experiments in Cheap Construction Milton Dana Morrill System." The house model has a gabled roof, a balcony, and a garden in front. The house model is designed with a modern architectural style, and it has a few windows and a door. The image also has a description of the house model.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a model house. The model house is a two-story structure with a flat roof. The house has large windows on the first floor, and the second floor has a balcony with a railing. The house is surrounded by a small garden with potted plants. The model house is placed on a platform with a shadow cast on the ground. The photograph has a watermark on the top right corner.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-23

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph that appears to be a historical document. It features a small-scale model of a house, likely a concept or experimental design.

Overall Composition:

  • The photograph is mounted on a larger sheet of paper. The paper has a slightly aged, vintage appearance.
  • The image of the house model is centered, and the paper around it serves as a border.
  • Above the model, there is a rectangular label with the text "Experiments in Cheap Construction Milton Dana Morrill System".
  • Below the house model, there is a block of text that gives additional information.

The House Model:

  • The model is a two-story structure with a distinctive design.
  • It has a flat roof with a decorative railing, topped with some type of planting.
  • The architecture has a somewhat Asian-inspired influence.
  • There are multiple windows of varying sizes and several window boxes filled with plants.
  • The facade appears to be white.
  • There is a small porch at the front door.

Text below the Model:

  • The text provides details about the house, stating that it won a First Gold Medal.
  • It explains that the house is fire-proof and sanitary.
  • It also mentions "open-air living" with a roof garden.
  • The text concludes by stating that a new system of steel plates and a cement form have been used in building the house near Washington to demonstrate its practicality.

Overall Impression:

The image appears to be a record of a housing experiment that was developed to use "cheap construction" to make the construction of housing available to more people. It appears to be a model that presents an innovative design, with a focus on fire safety, sanitation, and outdoor living.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-23

The photograph is of a model of a two-story house that is boxy in shape and has an Asian architectural style rooftop. The background is a light grey. The picture itself is sepia-toned and square and set in the middle of the light grey paper.

The house is painted white with dark-colored windows. There are plants in boxes under the windows. The house's roof is flat with a railing and an Asian-style roof over that section. There is a chimney on the side.

Under the picture is a typed description of the house: "Prize amdel of a poured house, arorted First Geld Medal by the fifth International Congress on the Prevention of Tuberculosis, Washirurton, 1900. A fire-proer, sanitary home, which can be flushed out with a home. The large windows afford open air living. The roof garden is divided far open-air chambers. For the pesuring of theas new style hoses new flyptum or Steel Plates tan Leen invented and a Dement Tom is being built near Washington to demonstrate the presioalility of the plan."

Above the picture is the typed text: "Experiments in Cheap Construction Milton Dana Morrill System"

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of a model house, labeled as an example of the "Milton Dana Morrill System" for cheap construction. The model house is a two-story structure with a flat roof and an open-air rooftop area, which appears to be designed for outdoor living or entertaining.

Key features of the model house include:

  1. Exterior Design: The house has a modern, minimalist design with clean lines and a flat roof. The exterior walls are plain and unadorned, suggesting a focus on simplicity and cost-effectiveness.

  2. Rooftop Area: The roof is divided into sections, with one part featuring a canopy or awning that provides shade. This area is furnished with outdoor seating, indicating it is intended for leisure or social activities.

  3. Windows and Doors: The house has several windows and a front door, providing natural light and access. The windows are rectangular and evenly spaced, contributing to the overall modern aesthetic.

  4. Decorative Elements: The model includes small potted plants and other decorative elements, such as miniature cars, to give a sense of scale and livability.

  5. Garage: There is a garage or carport on the ground floor, accessible from the front of the house.

The accompanying text at the bottom of the image provides additional context:

"Front view of a pueblo house, exterior view. Scale: Inch to foot. Materials used: Plaster, wood, cardboard, paint, and sand. Dimensions: 11x6x17 inches. A flat-roof, two-story house, which can be built with a minimum of lumber and labor, yet is attractive and livable. The roof canopy is divided for open-air dining. This is a portion of a new style house in New Mexico or Arizona. The house is made of adobe, a sun-dried brick made of clay and straw. Washington is demonstrating the practicality of this type of construction."

This text emphasizes the cost-effective and practical nature of the construction method, highlighting the use of minimal materials and labor while maintaining an attractive and livable design.

Text analysis

Amazon

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