Human Generated Data

Title

Social Settlements: United States. Pennsylvania. Philadelphia. "Starr Centre Association": Environments Impeding the Assimilation of the Negro. The Starr Centre Association, Philadelphia, Pa.: Where Negroes Live (Surface drainage.)

Date

c. 1907

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, 3.2002.254

Human Generated Data

Title

Social Settlements: United States. Pennsylvania. Philadelphia. "Starr Centre Association": Environments Impeding the Assimilation of the Negro. The Starr Centre Association, Philadelphia, Pa.: Where Negroes Live (Surface drainage.)

People

Artist: Unidentified Artist,

Date

c. 1907

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Social Museum Collection, 3.2002.254

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-06-05

Text 99.4
Paper 87.3
Business Card 59.8

Clarifai
created on 2019-06-05

people 99.2
art 98.2
wear 97.7
retro 97.5
print 96.3
adult 96.2
painting 95.8
one 94.4
illustration 94.3
man 92.9
vintage 90.6
bill 89.8
paper 87.9
vehicle 87.4
old 87.1
war 86.7
dirty 86.4
text 86.1
antique 84.5
portrait 83.6

Imagga
created on 2019-06-05

book jacket 89.4
envelope 85.5
jacket 70.5
wrapping 53.8
container 49.7
vintage 42.2
covering 35.7
old 34.9
paper 33.7
letter 29.4
stamp 28.1
retro 27.9
mail 26.8
sketch 23.6
grunge 22.1
postage 21.6
antique 20.8
drawing 19.8
postmark 19.7
post 19.1
texture 17.4
ancient 17.3
aged 17.2
money 17
postal 16.7
blank 16.3
art 16.3
currency 16.2
philately 14.8
dirty 14.5
representation 14.4
bill 14.3
design 14.1
cash 13.7
global 13.7
symbol 12.8
business 12.8
bank 12.6
banking 12
card 11.9
printed 11.8
frame 11.7
empty 11.2
dollar 11.1
page 11.1
collection 10.8
correspondence 10.8
wallpaper 10.7
canvas 10.4
finance 10.1
message 10.1
history 9.8
financial 9.8
detail 9.7
grungy 9.5
color 9.5
note 9.2
rough 9.1
paint 9.1
backgrounds 8.9
circa 8.9
stamps 8.9
textured 8.8
graphic 8.8
used 8.6
book 8.6
worn 8.6
international 8.6
communication 8.4
decorative 8.4
cover 8.3
pattern 8.2
border 8.1
close 8
shows 7.9
states 7.7
stained 7.7
communications 7.7
exchange 7.6
sign 7.5
document 7.4
backdrop 7.4
wealth 7.2
travel 7

Google
created on 2019-06-05

Text 95.8
Room 74.4
Adaptation 67
Art 58.1
Visual arts 55
Paper 54.3
History 54.1

Microsoft
created on 2019-06-05

dog 77.8
animal 63.9
carnivore 53.3

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

AWS Rekognition

Age 26-43
Gender Male, 80%
Disgusted 0.4%
Surprised 0.5%
Sad 28.1%
Calm 68.1%
Angry 1.4%
Happy 0.7%
Confused 0.7%

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Person
Human face

Clarifai

Person 74.9%

Clarifai

Person 65.1%

Clarifai

Person 62.1%

Clarifai

Person 49.1%

Clarifai

Person 46.5%

Clarifai

Person 35%

Clarifai

Human face 41.9%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-06-05

paintings art 99.6%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-06-05

a black sign with white text 31.5%
a close up of a sign 31.4%
a white sign with black text 31.3%

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-05

a black and white photograph of a street with people walking down it

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-19

a photograph of a dog is walking down a narrow alley

OpenAI GPT

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

This image appears to be a historical photograph set in an urban alley or narrow street. The scene portrays a dilapidated environment with brick sidewalks, uneven ground, and visible poverty. Hanging laundry lines stretch across the alley, indicating residences on either side with people inhabiting the area.

The central focus includes several figures, including children and adults, standing or walking through the alley. A dog is depicted walking in the foreground, emphasizing the everyday life of the residents. The atmosphere suggests a congested and challenging living situation.

The image is presented on a plain background with printed text at the top reading: "Environments Impeding the Assimilation of the Negro," reflecting sociological views of the era. It was published by "The Starr Centre Association, Philadelphia, Pa." Below the photograph, handwritten text reads: "Where Negroes Live (Surface drainage)," referencing poor sanitation conditions in the area.

Overall, the image depicts the historical struggles faced by African American communities in urban environments during a time of segregation and systemic inequality.

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

The image is a historical black-and-white photograph titled "Where Negroes Live (Surface drainage)" from the Starr Centre Association, Philadelphia, Pa. It depicts an alleyway in a densely populated urban area, likely from the early 20th century. The alley is narrow, with cobblestone paving, and is flanked by brick buildings on both sides. There are clotheslines with laundry hanging overhead between the buildings. In the alley, there are several people, including a child and adults, engaging in daily activities. The foreground features a dog sniffing the ground. The photograph is part of a collection documenting environments that were seen as impeding the assimilation of African Americans during that period. The caption suggests a focus on the poor living conditions, highlighting the surface drainage issues.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-18

The image shows a narrow alleyway or passageway in what appears to be a poor urban area. The alley is lined with wooden structures and there are clotheslines strung across overhead. Several people can be seen walking through the alley, and a cat or small animal is visible on the ground. The caption below the image indicates that this is an area where African Americans live, and the title of the image suggests that these living conditions were seen as impediments to the assimilation of African Americans at the time.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-18

This is a historical black and white photograph from Philadelphia, taken by the Starr Centre Association. The image shows a narrow urban alley or passageway with poor living conditions. There are laundry lines strung between buildings with clothes hanging to dry overhead. The alley appears to be cobblestoned or roughly paved, and there are several people visible in the distance along with a cat crossing the path. The buildings on either side appear to be tenement-style housing, creating a cramped, confined space. The title indicates this was documented as part of a study of living conditions and environments in Philadelphia. The image appears to be from the early 20th century and demonstrates the challenging urban living conditions of the time period.

Meta Llama

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

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a narrow alleyway, with a caption that reads "Environments Impeding the Assimilation of the Negro" and "The Starr Centre Association, Philadelphia, Pa." at the top. The photograph shows a woman walking down the alleyway, accompanied by a dog, while laundry hangs from clotheslines above them.

  • The image is a vintage photograph of a narrow alleyway in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  • The alleyway is lined with brick buildings on either side, and the ground is made of cobblestone.
  • A woman is walking down the alleyway, accompanied by a dog.
  • Laundry hangs from clotheslines above them, and there are other people visible in the background.
  • The overall atmosphere of the image is one of poverty and neglect, with the narrow alleyway and worn buildings suggesting a lack of resources and care.
  • The image is likely from the early 20th century, based on the style of the photograph and the clothing worn by the people in the image.
  • The image is a powerful commentary on the living conditions of African Americans in urban areas during this time period.
  • It highlights the challenges faced by many African Americans in accessing basic necessities like clean water, sanitation, and healthcare.
  • The image also suggests that the community was resourceful and resilient, as evidenced by the makeshift laundry facilities and the presence of a dog in the alleyway.
  • Overall, the image provides a poignant glimpse into the lives of African Americans in urban areas during the early 20th century, and serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggles faced by marginalized communities today.

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

The image is a vintage photograph of a narrow alleyway with people and a dog walking down it. The alleyway is lined with buildings on either side, and there are clothes hanging from lines between the buildings. The photograph is in sepia tone, giving it an aged appearance.

At the top of the image, there is a title that reads "Environments Impeding the Assimilation of the Negro" in small text. Below this, there is a subtitle that reads "The Starr Centre Association, Philadelphia, Pa." in smaller text.

In the center of the image, there is a caption that reads "Where Negroes Live (Surface drainage)" in handwritten text. This suggests that the photograph is part of a collection or exhibit that highlights the living conditions of African Americans in Philadelphia during the early 20th century.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the daily life of African Americans in Philadelphia during the early 20th century, highlighting the challenges they faced in terms of housing and living conditions.

Amazon Nova

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a narrow alley with a dog walking on the wet pavement. The photograph is titled "Environments Impeding the Assimilation of the Negro," and it was taken by the Starr Centre Association in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The alley is lined with buildings on both sides, and there are clothes hanging on the walls. The photograph also has a watermark with the text "F. Sa 21000" in the top right corner.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of an urban alley. The photograph is mounted on a larger piece of paper, and the paper has some text written on it. The photograph shows a narrow, paved alley with buildings on either side. The buildings are tall and have many windows. There is a dog on the pavement, and a few people are walking on the alley. Clothes are hanging on a rope, and a surface drainage is visible.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-04

The sepia-toned photo depicts an alleyway between buildings, with laundry lines strung overhead. A young girl stands in the center of the alley, looking at the camera. A dog is sniffing the ground near her feet. There are other figures further down the alley. The ground appears wet and uneven.

The photo is titled, "Environments Impeding the Assimilation of the Negro. The Starr Centre Association, Philadelphia, Pa." and the caption at the bottom reads "Where Negroes Live (Surface drainage)".

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-04

Here is a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph that appears to be from the late 19th or early 20th century. It depicts a narrow alleyway with buildings on either side. Clotheslines hang overhead, with laundry drying. In the foreground, a young girl is standing. A dog is sniffing at the wet brick road. Several other people are visible in the background. The image has a title at the top which reads "Environments Impeding the Assimilation of the Negro" with a subtitle "The Starr Centre Association, Philadelphia, Pa". Below the image, a text at the bottom reads "Where Negroes Live (Surface drainage)". The photograph's composition and caption suggest that it was created to document the living conditions of Black people in Philadelphia.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a narrow alleyway in an urban setting, likely from the early 20th century. The photograph is titled "Where Negroes Live (Furlong's Court)" and is part of a collection by The Starr Centre Association in Philadelphia, PA. The image is labeled "Environments Impeding the Assimilation of the Negro."

In the alley, several people are visible, including children and adults. The alley is flanked by tall, closely-packed buildings, with laundry hanging across the alley, suggesting a densely populated and possibly impoverished area. The ground appears wet and muddy, indicating poor drainage or recent rain. A dog is seen walking in the foreground.

The scene reflects the living conditions of African Americans in urban areas during this period, highlighting the challenges and environmental factors that may have impeded social and economic assimilation.

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Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

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