Human Generated Data

Title

Recreation, Parks and Playgrounds: United States. New York. Brooklyn. P.S. 45: New York City Public Schools. Examples of the Adaptation of Education to Special City Needs: Public School #45. Vacation Playgrounds.

Date

August 25, 1902

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, 3.2002.347.1

Human Generated Data

Title

Recreation, Parks and Playgrounds: United States. New York. Brooklyn. P.S. 45: New York City Public Schools. Examples of the Adaptation of Education to Special City Needs: Public School #45. Vacation Playgrounds.

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

August 25, 1902

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Social Museum Collection, 3.2002.347.1

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-06-04

Person 99.6
Human 99.6
Person 99.6
Person 99.6
Person 99.2
Person 99.2
Person 98.9
Person 97.9
Person 97.2
Person 93.1
People 92.6
Person 90.2
Person 90.1
Person 84.2
Person 83.3
Person 77.9
Sport 77.4
Sports 77.4
Clothing 70.1
Apparel 70.1
Person 70
Outdoors 67.2
Person 67.1
Person 66.4
Team 65
Team Sport 63.7
Crowd 62.6
Gymnastics 58.8
Acrobatic 58.8
Baseball 56.2
Softball 56.2
Kid 55.5
Child 55.5

Clarifai
created on 2025-01-10

people 100
group 99.8
group together 99.3
many 99.3
adult 98.8
child 98.6
woman 96.7
man 95
several 93.6
recreation 92.8
administration 91.9
wear 91.8
boy 89.4
five 88.3
war 87.3
family 86.4
leader 85.8
canine 85.7
cavalry 85.7
son 84.2

Imagga
created on 2022-06-04

kin 25.5
people 22.9
person 21.3
man 20.8
male 18.5
adult 17.2
love 16.6
cemetery 15.9
portrait 15.5
bench 15
old 14.6
sexy 14.4
couple 13.9
outdoor 13.8
attractive 13.3
vintage 13.2
happy 13.2
barrow 12.5
model 12.4
men 12
park bench 11.6
lifestyle 11.6
family 11.6
fashion 11.3
art 11.2
mother 11.1
happiness 11
seat 10.6
sitting 10.3
youth 10.2
black 10.2
handcart 10.1
joy 10
musical instrument 10
romantic 9.8
style 9.6
bowed stringed instrument 9.6
child 9.5
stringed instrument 9.3
relax 9.3
face 9.2
hand 9.1
summer 9
one 9
romance 8.9
lady 8.9
body 8.8
sculpture 8.7
statue 8.6
park 8.3
leisure 8.3
holding 8.3
fun 8.2
retro 8.2
decoration 8.2
world 8.2
furniture 8
hair 7.9
women 7.9
day 7.8
smile 7.8
antique 7.8
father 7.8
ancient 7.8
wheeled vehicle 7.7
two 7.6
erotic 7.6
dark 7.5
human 7.5
outdoors 7.5
sensual 7.3
smiling 7.2
dirty 7.2
religion 7.2
architecture 7

Google
created on 2022-06-04

Plant 82.3
Tree 81.5
Wheel 79.2
Crew 73.8
Vintage clothing 72.8
Tire 72.3
Event 71.9
Pole 71.5
Team 70.1
Smile 66.9
History 66.5
Leisure 66.2
Monochrome 63.9
Recreation 62.6
Fun 61.3
Monochrome photography 60.8
House 56.6
Visual arts 52.4
Sitting 51.1

Microsoft
created on 2022-06-04

outdoor 99
old 98
grass 97.3
clothing 95.9
text 92.5
person 86.6
group 80
man 71.3
posing 55.5
vintage 47.3

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

Microsoft

Google

Imagga

AWS Rekognition

Age 11-19
Gender Female, 100%
Calm 86.7%
Surprised 6.9%
Fear 6.7%
Happy 6.5%
Sad 2.4%
Confused 1.2%
Angry 0.7%
Disgusted 0.6%

AWS Rekognition

Age 35-43
Gender Male, 99.6%
Calm 97.3%
Surprised 6.4%
Fear 6%
Sad 2.2%
Angry 0.7%
Confused 0.4%
Happy 0.3%
Disgusted 0.3%

AWS Rekognition

Age 22-30
Gender Male, 63%
Sad 100%
Fear 7.3%
Surprised 6.4%
Disgusted 3.9%
Confused 1.5%
Angry 0.8%
Calm 0.5%
Happy 0.3%

AWS Rekognition

Age 22-30
Gender Female, 99.6%
Calm 88.8%
Sad 8%
Surprised 6.4%
Fear 5.9%
Confused 0.8%
Angry 0.1%
Disgusted 0.1%
Happy 0%

AWS Rekognition

Age 33-41
Gender Female, 100%
Sad 99.3%
Calm 36.5%
Surprised 6.3%
Fear 6%
Angry 0.9%
Confused 0.7%
Disgusted 0.2%
Happy 0.1%

AWS Rekognition

Age 4-12
Gender Female, 99.8%
Happy 58.8%
Calm 30.4%
Sad 6.5%
Surprised 6.5%
Fear 6.1%
Confused 0.6%
Angry 0.6%
Disgusted 0.5%

AWS Rekognition

Age 33-41
Gender Male, 99.8%
Happy 93%
Surprised 6.4%
Fear 6%
Angry 3.8%
Sad 2.5%
Disgusted 0.7%
Confused 0.5%
Calm 0.3%

AWS Rekognition

Age 6-12
Gender Female, 100%
Sad 100%
Happy 8.3%
Surprised 6.4%
Fear 6.1%
Calm 5.1%
Angry 4.2%
Confused 0.6%
Disgusted 0.5%

AWS Rekognition

Age 26-36
Gender Male, 99.7%
Calm 99.3%
Surprised 6.3%
Fear 5.9%
Sad 2.2%
Disgusted 0.1%
Confused 0.1%
Angry 0.1%
Happy 0%

AWS Rekognition

Age 13-21
Gender Male, 99.8%
Calm 65.3%
Happy 25.3%
Surprised 7.2%
Fear 6%
Sad 3%
Angry 2.3%
Confused 1.3%
Disgusted 1.3%

AWS Rekognition

Age 19-27
Gender Female, 82.8%
Sad 100%
Fear 6.7%
Surprised 6.4%
Calm 3.6%
Confused 1.1%
Angry 0.8%
Disgusted 0.6%
Happy 0.2%

AWS Rekognition

Age 43-51
Gender Male, 100%
Sad 100%
Calm 13.5%
Surprised 7%
Fear 6.1%
Disgusted 2.4%
Angry 1.1%
Happy 0.4%
Confused 0.3%

AWS Rekognition

Age 23-31
Gender Male, 99.2%
Calm 81.8%
Sad 11.7%
Surprised 6.4%
Fear 6%
Angry 2.2%
Happy 1.7%
Confused 0.7%
Disgusted 0.4%

AWS Rekognition

Age 6-12
Gender Male, 99.7%
Calm 63.9%
Angry 21.8%
Surprised 7%
Sad 6.8%
Fear 6.5%
Confused 1.6%
Happy 0.7%
Disgusted 0.6%

AWS Rekognition

Age 4-10
Gender Male, 99.6%
Fear 94.8%
Surprised 7.1%
Sad 5.6%
Calm 3.4%
Confused 1.6%
Angry 0.9%
Disgusted 0.5%
Happy 0.4%

AWS Rekognition

Age 16-24
Gender Male, 99%
Calm 85.4%
Surprised 7%
Fear 6.3%
Sad 5.7%
Angry 2.5%
Confused 1.8%
Disgusted 0.6%
Happy 0.2%

AWS Rekognition

Age 21-29
Gender Male, 99.9%
Sad 100%
Calm 17.5%
Surprised 6.3%
Fear 5.9%
Angry 0.2%
Happy 0.1%
Confused 0.1%
Disgusted 0%

AWS Rekognition

Age 6-14
Gender Female, 99.1%
Happy 52.7%
Calm 29.7%
Sad 12.2%
Surprised 6.7%
Fear 6.4%
Confused 1.5%
Disgusted 0.6%
Angry 0.3%

AWS Rekognition

Age 10-18
Gender Female, 99.7%
Sad 71.1%
Fear 46.3%
Calm 12.1%
Surprised 8.5%
Confused 4.5%
Happy 3.4%
Disgusted 2.2%
Angry 1.7%

AWS Rekognition

Age 12-20
Gender Female, 100%
Sad 50.1%
Calm 41.1%
Confused 20.5%
Happy 7.3%
Surprised 6.8%
Fear 6.2%
Angry 1.4%
Disgusted 1.2%

AWS Rekognition

Age 41-49
Gender Female, 94.3%
Angry 71.8%
Sad 38.5%
Surprised 6.7%
Fear 6.2%
Calm 1.6%
Confused 0.9%
Happy 0.3%
Disgusted 0.2%

AWS Rekognition

Age 6-14
Gender Female, 99.5%
Happy 95.1%
Surprised 6.5%
Fear 6%
Sad 3%
Angry 0.6%
Calm 0.4%
Confused 0.3%
Disgusted 0.3%

AWS Rekognition

Age 14-22
Gender Male, 99.1%
Calm 48%
Surprised 14.3%
Disgusted 12.8%
Sad 11.5%
Fear 6.9%
Angry 6%
Confused 5.4%
Happy 2.2%

AWS Rekognition

Age 12-20
Gender Male, 96.3%
Calm 70.1%
Sad 41%
Surprised 6.4%
Fear 6.2%
Angry 3.6%
Disgusted 0.5%
Happy 0.2%
Confused 0.2%

AWS Rekognition

Age 4-12
Gender Male, 97%
Sad 100%
Fear 11.4%
Surprised 6.6%
Calm 5.3%
Angry 0.6%
Confused 0.6%
Disgusted 0.5%
Happy 0.2%

AWS Rekognition

Age 6-16
Gender Female, 99.8%
Sad 98.6%
Angry 26.5%
Fear 13.4%
Surprised 6.5%
Calm 1.4%
Confused 1.1%
Disgusted 0.4%
Happy 0.2%

AWS Rekognition

Age 6-12
Gender Female, 96.9%
Sad 96.5%
Happy 22.5%
Calm 13.2%
Surprised 7.1%
Fear 6.7%
Confused 5.6%
Angry 3.5%
Disgusted 1.6%

AWS Rekognition

Age 23-33
Gender Female, 96.1%
Happy 98.1%
Surprised 6.4%
Fear 6%
Sad 2.3%
Calm 0.3%
Angry 0.2%
Disgusted 0.1%
Confused 0.1%

AWS Rekognition

Age 25-35
Gender Female, 71.3%
Calm 98%
Surprised 6.3%
Fear 5.9%
Sad 2.6%
Happy 0.2%
Disgusted 0.1%
Angry 0.1%
Confused 0.1%

AWS Rekognition

Age 12-20
Gender Female, 66%
Calm 61.6%
Happy 13.8%
Sad 10.6%
Surprised 7.1%
Fear 6.9%
Confused 4.4%
Angry 2.5%
Disgusted 1.7%

AWS Rekognition

Age 22-30
Gender Male, 63.5%
Calm 40.4%
Happy 28.6%
Sad 12.9%
Disgusted 11.7%
Surprised 7%
Fear 6.5%
Confused 1.9%
Angry 1.1%

AWS Rekognition

Age 16-22
Gender Male, 64.9%
Calm 72.3%
Sad 13%
Angry 11.1%
Surprised 6.5%
Fear 6%
Confused 1.2%
Disgusted 0.9%
Happy 0.3%

AWS Rekognition

Age 10-18
Gender Male, 99.4%
Calm 65.6%
Sad 12.8%
Surprised 10.5%
Fear 6.3%
Angry 5.3%
Confused 3.5%
Disgusted 3.4%
Happy 1.2%

AWS Rekognition

Age 24-34
Gender Female, 65.8%
Calm 54.5%
Happy 29.5%
Surprised 7.8%
Fear 6.1%
Confused 4.9%
Sad 3.5%
Angry 2.9%
Disgusted 1.4%

AWS Rekognition

Age 22-30
Gender Male, 88%
Sad 100%
Surprised 6.3%
Fear 5.9%
Calm 1.8%
Happy 0.3%
Confused 0.1%
Angry 0.1%
Disgusted 0.1%

AWS Rekognition

Age 22-30
Gender Female, 79.3%
Calm 97.7%
Surprised 6.3%
Fear 5.9%
Sad 2.5%
Confused 0.4%
Happy 0.3%
Disgusted 0.1%
Angry 0.1%

AWS Rekognition

Age 33-41
Gender Male, 87.1%
Sad 100%
Happy 7.6%
Surprised 6.4%
Calm 6.2%
Fear 6%
Confused 4.1%
Angry 0.6%
Disgusted 0.6%

AWS Rekognition

Age 38-46
Gender Male, 88.7%
Calm 83.6%
Sad 15.3%
Surprised 6.3%
Fear 5.9%
Confused 0.8%
Angry 0.3%
Happy 0.2%
Disgusted 0.2%

AWS Rekognition

Age 18-26
Gender Male, 84.6%
Calm 95.6%
Surprised 6.3%
Fear 6%
Sad 3.3%
Confused 0.3%
Happy 0.2%
Disgusted 0.1%
Angry 0.1%

AWS Rekognition

Age 23-31
Gender Female, 79.9%
Calm 84.3%
Surprised 7%
Fear 6.7%
Disgusted 5.2%
Sad 3%
Angry 2.5%
Confused 1.7%
Happy 0.6%

AWS Rekognition

Age 28-38
Gender Female, 87.2%
Sad 100%
Calm 12.2%
Surprised 6.4%
Fear 6%
Angry 0.4%
Confused 0.4%
Disgusted 0.3%
Happy 0.2%

Microsoft Cognitive Services

Age 38
Gender Male

Microsoft Cognitive Services

Age 56
Gender Male

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Very unlikely
Joy Very unlikely
Headwear Very unlikely
Blurred Very unlikely

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Very unlikely
Joy Unlikely
Headwear Very unlikely
Blurred Very unlikely

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Very unlikely
Joy Very unlikely
Headwear Very unlikely
Blurred Very unlikely

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Very unlikely
Joy Very unlikely
Headwear Very unlikely
Blurred Very unlikely

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Very unlikely
Joy Very unlikely
Headwear Likely
Blurred Very unlikely

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Very unlikely
Joy Very unlikely
Headwear Likely
Blurred Very unlikely

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Very unlikely
Joy Very unlikely
Headwear Very unlikely
Blurred Very unlikely

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Very unlikely
Joy Very unlikely
Headwear Unlikely
Blurred Very unlikely

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Very unlikely
Joy Very unlikely
Headwear Unlikely
Blurred Very unlikely

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Very unlikely
Joy Very unlikely
Headwear Very unlikely
Blurred Very unlikely

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Very unlikely
Joy Very unlikely
Headwear Possible
Blurred Very unlikely

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Very unlikely
Joy Very unlikely
Headwear Likely
Blurred Very unlikely

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Unlikely
Joy Very unlikely
Headwear Very unlikely
Blurred Very unlikely

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Very unlikely
Joy Very unlikely
Headwear Likely
Blurred Very unlikely

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Very unlikely
Joy Likely
Headwear Likely
Blurred Very unlikely

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Very unlikely
Joy Likely
Headwear Likely
Blurred Very unlikely

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Very unlikely
Joy Very unlikely
Headwear Very unlikely
Blurred Very unlikely

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Very unlikely
Joy Very unlikely
Headwear Unlikely
Blurred Very unlikely

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Very unlikely
Joy Very unlikely
Headwear Very unlikely
Blurred Very unlikely

Google Vision

Surprise Very unlikely
Anger Very unlikely
Sorrow Very unlikely
Joy Very unlikely
Headwear Possible
Blurred Very unlikely

Imagga

Traits no traits identified

Imagga

Traits no traits identified

Imagga

Traits no traits identified

Imagga

Traits no traits identified

Imagga

Traits no traits identified

Imagga

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Imagga

Traits no traits identified

Imagga

Traits no traits identified

Imagga

Traits no traits identified

Imagga

Traits no traits identified

Imagga

Traits no traits identified

Imagga

Traits no traits identified

Imagga

Traits no traits identified

Imagga

Traits no traits identified

Imagga

Traits no traits identified

Imagga

Traits no traits identified

Imagga

Traits no traits identified

Imagga

Traits no traits identified

Imagga

Traits no traits identified

Imagga

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Imagga

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Imagga

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Imagga

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Imagga

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Imagga

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Imagga

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Imagga

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Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Person 99.6%
Person 99.6%
Person 99.6%
Person 99.2%
Person 99.2%
Person 98.9%
Person 97.9%
Person 97.2%
Person 93.1%
Person 90.2%
Person 90.1%
Person 84.2%
Person 83.3%
Person 77.9%
Person 70%
Person 67.1%
Person 66.4%

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-04

a photograph of a man is holding a child on a gymnastics ring -100%

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-10

The image depicts a vintage scene set in an outdoor playground environment. A man, dressed in athletic attire, is balancing a child upside down on a gymnastics pommel horse, showcasing a physical exercise. Surrounding them is a group of children, standing and observing the demonstration. The setting includes a white picket fence, trees, and structures in the background, suggesting an early 20th-century urban or suburban community. The photograph is labeled with the text “P.S. H.S. Brooklyn, Vacation Playgrounds, August 25th, 1908," indicating it was taken at a public school vacation program.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-10

The image shows a group of boys gathered around a gymnast who is performing an acrobatic stunt on a pommel horse. The gymnast is holding a young boy upside down, with the boy balanced on his hand. The setting appears to be an outdoor recreational area, as suggested by the grass and the presence of a picket fence in the background. Additionally, there is some playground equipment visible on the right side. The boys surrounding the gymnast are dressed in early 20th-century attire, including hats, vests, and long pants. The text at the bottom of the image reads "P.S. 45, Brooklyn, Vacation Playground, August 25th, 1908," indicating that the photograph was taken in Brooklyn at a school playground event over a century ago.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

The image appears to be a historical photograph depicting a group of young boys gathered around a piece of playground equipment, likely a trapeze or similar apparatus. The boys are dressed in early 20th century clothing, and there is a man standing on the equipment performing some kind of acrobatic or gymnastic maneuver. The background shows a fenced-in area with trees and buildings, suggesting this is a playground or recreation area. The image has a sepia tone, indicating it is an older photograph.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-14

This is a historical black and white photograph from August 1914, taken at a vacation playground in Brooklyn (labeled as P.S. 48 Brooklyn). The image shows a gymnastics or athletic demonstration, with someone performing a handstand on what appears to be a pommel horse or similar piece of gymnasium equipment. A large crowd of young boys wearing caps and casual clothing of the era is gathered around watching the demonstration. In the background, there's a white picket fence and some trees. The photo provides an interesting glimpse into early 20th century recreational activities and physical education in New York City schools.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image is a sepia-toned photograph of a man performing a gymnastics routine on a balance beam, with a crowd of children watching. The man is wearing a white tank top and dark pants, and he is holding onto the beam with one hand while balancing on the other. He is upside down, with his legs straight up in the air.

In the background, there are several children standing around the man, watching him perform. They are all dressed in casual clothing, such as shorts and t-shirts. Some of them are looking at the man with interest, while others appear to be more distracted.

To the left of the image, there is a white picket fence that surrounds the area where the man is performing. Behind the fence, there are several trees and buildings visible.

Overall, the image suggests that the man is performing a gymnastics routine for an audience of children. The atmosphere appears to be one of excitement and curiosity, as the children watch the man's acrobatic feats with wide eyes.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

This image depicts a vintage photograph of a gymnastics demonstration, likely taken in the early 20th century. The scene is set outdoors, with a group of children gathered around two men performing gymnastic feats on a pommel horse.

The man on the left wears a white tank top and dark pants, while the man on the right sports a black tank top and light-colored pants. The man on the left is holding the legs of a boy who is upside down, balanced on his hands on the pommel horse. The man on the right is standing beside him, observing the performance.

In the background, a white picket fence and trees are visible, along with a few buildings. The overall atmosphere suggests a fun and educational event, possibly a demonstration or exhibition of gymnastics skills. The image provides a glimpse into the past, showcasing the evolution of gymnastics and its popularity as a form of entertainment and physical activity.

Amazon Nova

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

The image depicts a scene from the early 20th century, showcasing a group of people gathered around a large barbell. Two men are performing a feat of strength by lifting a small child between them. The child, wearing a white shirt, is positioned on the barbell, held up by the two men. The men are dressed in period-appropriate attire, with sleeveless shirts and hats, indicative of the era. Behind them, a crowd of children and adults are watching, some with expressions of amazement or curiosity. The setting appears to be an outdoor area, possibly a playground or a fairground, with a white picket fence and trees in the background. The image has a sepia tone, adding to its vintage feel.

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

A black-and-white photo of a man lifting a boy on a horizontal bar with rings on both ends. The boy is upside down. Behind them, there are children and two men standing. One of the men is wearing a hat and has his hands on his hips. The other man is wearing a hat and has his hands on his back. Behind them is a white fence and a tree.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-04

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a vintage sepia-toned photograph capturing a scene at a vacation playground in Brooklyn, specifically P.S. 45, on August 25, 1902. It depicts a group of boys watching a gymnastics demonstration.

Detailed Description:

  • Main Action: In the center, two men (presumably instructors) are demonstrating gymnastics on a pommel horse. One man, dressed in a tank top and trousers, is lifting a young boy upside down, holding him by the legs. The second man, wearing a similar outfit with a cap, is standing beside the pommel horse, presumably to assist.

  • Audience: A large group of boys surrounds the activity. They are a mix of ages and are dressed in typical early 20th-century clothing such as caps, jackets, and trousers. Their expressions suggest interest and attention as they watch the demonstration.

  • Setting: The scene is outdoors, likely on a school playground or a similar open space. A white picket fence forms a backdrop to the group, and a simple swing set structure is visible on the right. In the background, there are trees, a building with a rounded roof, and signage that appears to read "JS BROS."

  • Atmosphere: The photo conveys a sense of organized activity and recreation, showcasing a structured approach to children's playtime and physical education in the early 1900s.

  • Inscriptions: The lower-left corner of the photo has the inscription, "P.S. 45. BROOKLYN. VACATION-PLAYGROUNDS. AUGUST 25TH 1902." There are also other numerical inscriptions such as "C 116" at the top and "2974" at the bottom.

Overall, the photograph offers a glimpse into childhood recreation and physical education practices in early 20th-century Brooklyn.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-04

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Scene:

The image is a vintage photograph showing a group of young boys, presumably at a vacation playground in Brooklyn. Two men are demonstrating gymnastics on a pommel horse, with one lifting a child upside down. A large group of children of all ages are closely watching the demonstration. The picture is taken outdoors in a park-like setting with a white picket fence and an old building visible in the background.

Key Elements:

  • Gymnasts: Two men are the central focus. They are dressed in athletic attire typical of the time (tank tops and shorts). One man is holding a child up.
  • Pommel Horse: A large, dark pommel horse is the main piece of equipment. The gymnasts are positioned around it.
  • The Child: A young child, is suspended upside down in mid-air during the demonstration.
  • The Boys: A large group of boys of varying ages, are all wearing various styles of clothes like knickers and flat caps. They seem to be looking intently at the performance.
  • Setting: The photo takes place outdoors. Behind the fence there is a building and some trees. In the background is a wooden playground structure, suggesting the location is a playground.
  • Details: The photo has a sepia tone, indicating its age. Handwriting in the top left corner and bottom left corner provides information about the location and date.

Overall Impression:

The photograph captures a moment of play, instruction, and community. It offers a glimpse into the past and the activities that occupied children during their summer vacations. The expressions of the boys convey curiosity, amusement, and interest in the demonstration. The image provides a good view of the lifestyle and physical activities of children in the early 1900s.

Mistral Pixtral

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The image depicts a group of children and adults gathered around an outdoor playground, likely in Brooklyn, as indicated by the caption "P.S. 45 Brooklyn. Vacation Playgrounds. August 25-7, 1902." The scene appears to be from the early 20th century, as suggested by the clothing styles and the date on the image.

In the center of the image, three men are performing an acrobatic stunt on a pommel horse. One man is standing on the pommel horse, holding up another man who is balanced upside down on his hands. A third man is standing beside them, possibly assisting or supervising the stunt.

Surrounding the performers is a large group of children, all dressed in early 20th-century attire, watching the performance. The children are standing in a semi-circle, and some appear to be smiling or looking intrigued.

In the background, there is a wooden fence and some trees, as well as a structure that looks like part of a playground or a school building. The overall atmosphere seems to be one of community and recreation, with the children enjoying a day of play and entertainment during their vacation.

Text analysis

Amazon

AUGUST
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AUGUST 25.77902
C116
VACATION-PLAYGROUNDS.
P.s.45.BROOKLYN.
25.77902
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P.S.45. BROOKLYN. NACATION-PLAYGROUNDS. AUGUST 251902 C 116 2014 BROS
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