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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Vance Street Grocery, Thomasville, North Carolina)

Date

May 1946-August 1946

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.4330.4

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (Vance Street Grocery, Thomasville, North Carolina)

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

May 1946-August 1946

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.4330.4

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-06

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Hut 57.9
Rural 57.9
Factory 57.2
Shelter 56.4
Cross 55.5
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Clarifai
created on 2018-05-09

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Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

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Google
created on 2018-05-09

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Building
Person
Baby
Car

Clarifai

Window
House
Building
Tree

AWS Rekognition

Building 100%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

streetview architecture 42.7%
text visuals 24.6%
interior objects 24.5%
paintings art 3.5%
events parties 2.8%

Captions

Clarifai

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Salesforce

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

a photograph of a black and white photo of a building with a sign that says,

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-04

a black and white photo of a store with a sign

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-14

The image appears to be a negative photograph of a small, old-fashioned grocery store named "Vance St. Grocery." The brick building features various signs and advertisements, including a prominent Coca-Cola logo at the top with an image of a person holding a bottle of Coke. There are additional advertisements for Royal Crown Cola, Morton's Salt, Goody's, and other brands on the sides of the building.

The door and window of the grocery are visible in the center of the image, with the doorway hosting a figure wearing a patterned outfit. The surroundings are faint, but you can see parts of trees and vehicles in the background, suggesting the store is situated in a rural or small-town area. Due to the negative format, the colors and light values are reversed, adding an eerie, surreal quality to the scene.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-14

The image appears to be a negative photograph of a small grocery store. The store has a primarily square shape, and its exterior is adorned with various advertisements. At the top of the store is a sign for "Coca-Cola" with an illustration, likely from the era the picture was taken. Below the Coca-Cola sign, there is a store name sign reading "Vance St. Grocery."

On the right side of the storefront, there are signs for "Goody's" and "Sta-Back," which suggest promotions for health or beverage products. On the left, more advertising signage is visible, including a sign for "Royal Crown Cola," another brand of soft drinks, and "Morton's Salt."

The center of the image shows the door to the store with a screen or mesh door and a window beside it. In front of the door is a figure, apparently a mannequin or person wearing patterned attire.

Since this is a negative image, the colors and light are inverted, making the surroundings and details appear in a strange contrast, with shadows and textures swapped. The background includes some trees or foliage, and parts of vehicles can be seen toward the left side, giving a sense of a rural or small-town setting.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows the exterior of a building called the "Vance St. Grocery", which appears to be an old-fashioned grocery store or market. The building has a Coca-Cola logo and advertisement prominently displayed on the front. There are also signs for "Royal Crown Cola" and "Morton's Salt" visible on the building. The image has a black and white, vintage aesthetic, suggesting it is an older photograph.

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

This appears to be a historical black and white photograph of a storefront, specifically the "Vance St. Grocery." The image shows various vintage advertisements and signage, including a Coca-Cola sign at the top of the building and Royal Crown Cola advertisements visible in the lower portion of the image. The building appears to have horizontal siding or clapboard construction typical of early to mid-20th century commercial architecture. The photograph has some dark edges and appears to be from an archival collection, as indicated by the Harvard University Art Museums credit at the bottom.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The image is a black-and-white photograph of the front of a grocery store, with a Coca-Cola sign prominently displayed above the entrance. The store's name, "Vance St. Grocery," is written in smaller letters below the Coca-Cola sign. The facade of the store is adorned with various signs, including "Royal Crown Cola" and "Goodys." A person wearing a plaid shirt is visible standing in front of the store, although their face is not clearly discernible.

The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it was taken in the early 20th century, likely in the United States. The presence of Coca-Cola and Royal Crown Cola signs indicates that the store was likely a popular destination for locals seeking these beverages. The Goodys sign may have indicated that the store also sold other products, such as food items or household goods.

The image provides a glimpse into the daily life of people living in the area during this time period. It is likely that the store was a central gathering place for the community, where people would come to purchase essential items and socialize with one another. The image also highlights the importance of advertising and branding in the early 20th century, as the Coca-Cola and Royal Crown Cola signs were likely used to attract customers and promote the products.

Overall, the image is a valuable historical artifact that provides insight into the lives of people living in the United States during the early 20th century. It is a reminder of the importance of preserving our cultural heritage and the role that images like this can play in helping us understand the past.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

This image is a black and white photograph of a grocery store, with a prominent sign reading "Vance St. Grocery" above the entrance. The store's facade features a Coca-Cola advertisement on the second floor, accompanied by various other signs on the first floor, including "Royal Crown Cola" and "Morton's Salt". A person is visible standing in the doorway, wearing a plaid shirt and pants.

The image appears to be an old photograph, possibly from the early 20th century, given the style of the signs and the architecture of the building. The overall atmosphere suggests a small-town or rural setting, with the grocery store serving as a central gathering place for the local community.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The black-and-white photo shows a building with the name "Vance St. Grocery" on it. The building has brick walls and glass windows. There is a Coca-Cola sign above the entrance. There is a person standing in front of the building. There are also some signs on the wall, including "Goody's," "Royal Crown," and "Morton's Salt." There is also a watermark that reads "President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)."

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The black-and-white image shows a woman standing in front of a grocery store. She is wearing a checkered dress and a scarf on her head. The grocery store has a sign on top that reads "Vance St. Grocery" and a Coca-Cola sign on the wall. There are posters of Royal Crown Cola and Goody's on the wall. The image has a watermark in the bottom left corner, which reads "President and Fellows of Harvard College (Harvard University Art Museums)."

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-21

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a black and white photograph of "Vance St. Grocery." Above the entrance to the store is a Coca-Cola sign and below the two windows on either side of the door are multiple signs advertising things like "Royal Crown Cola," "Morton's Salt," and "Goody's." There is a partially visible person near the entrance to the store. The image has a faded, vintage look. The bottom of the image includes the copyright information for the "President and Fellows of Harvard College."

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-21

Here's a description of the image:

This is a black and white, slightly distressed image of a small-town grocery store, captured in a negative film style. The store, labeled "VANCE ST. GROCERY," appears to be an older, possibly Depression-era building.

Key features:

  • Storefront: The building has a rectangular, possibly wooden facade. The design seems simple and practical, with horizontal siding.
  • Signage: A large "Coca-Cola" sign is prominently displayed above the entrance, suggesting a period when Coca-Cola was a major product. There are also signs for "Royal Crown" cola, "Goody's Headache Powders," and "Morton's Salt."
  • Entrances: The storefront has a central entrance with windows on either side. It gives the impression that it is a typical local store.
  • Person: There is a blurry figure standing in the doorway.
  • Overall Tone: The image has a vintage feel to it. The negative effect and the wear and tear on the building suggest that the photograph may be old.
  • Surroundings: Faint traces of trees and what seems to be a car on the left side and details around the building show that the store is in a neighborhood.

Overall, the image offers a glimpse into a specific time and place, evoking a sense of nostalgia.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image depicts the exterior of a small grocery store named "Vance St. Grocery." The photograph appears to be old, possibly from the mid-20th century, and is in black and white. The building has a simple, rectangular shape with a flat roof and a brick facade.

Prominently displayed above the entrance is a vintage Coca-Cola sign, which includes the classic Coca-Cola logo and an illustration of a person enjoying a bottle of Coca-Cola. Below the Coca-Cola sign is the store's name, "Vance St. Grocery," written in bold letters.

The entrance to the store consists of two doors, which appear to be made of glass or a similar material, allowing a glimpse into the store's interior. Surrounding the entrance are various advertisements and signs, including those for "Goody's Headache Powders" and "Royal Crown Cola." The Royal Crown Cola signs are particularly noticeable, featuring the brand's logo and slogan "Morton's Salt."

In front of the store, there are two individuals. One person is wearing a checkered shirt and appears to be seated or leaning against the wall, while the other person is standing and wearing a hat. The overall scene suggests a quiet, possibly rural setting, capturing a moment in time at this small community grocery store.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-08-05

The image is a black-and-white photograph of the exterior of a building labeled "Vance St. Grocery." The building has a brick facade and a simple, rectangular shape. Above the entrance, there is a sign with the Coca-Cola logo and a cartoon character holding a bottle of Coca-Cola. Below this sign, the building is partially covered with various advertisements, including "Royal Crown Cola," "Good's," "Shell Pepper," "Morton's Salt," and others. The windows on the building appear to be boarded up or covered with white material, and there are some dark patches on the wall. The scene is set at night, as the surroundings are shrouded in darkness. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a vintage or historical context, possibly from the mid-20th century.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-08-05

This black-and-white photograph depicts the exterior of a small grocery store named "Vance St. Grocery." The facade of the building is covered with various advertisements for products such as Coca-Cola, Royal Crown Cola, and Morton's Salt. The Coca-Cola sign is prominently displayed at the top center of the building, featuring the recognizable logo and an illustration of a smiling person. The store's entrance is framed by two large windows, and a mannequin wearing a dress is positioned in front of the entrance. The overall scene suggests a nostalgic, mid-20th-century American small-town setting. The photograph is part of the collection of the Harvard University Art Museums.

Text analysis

Amazon

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