Human Generated Data

Title

Morris Meat Market, East New York, Brooklyn, New York City

Date

c. 1952

People

Artist: N. Jay Jaffee, American 1921 - 1999

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of the Artist, P1998.100

Copyright

© The N. Jay Jaffee Trust. All rights reserved. Used by permission. www.njayjaffee.com

Human Generated Data

Title

Morris Meat Market, East New York, Brooklyn, New York City

People

Artist: N. Jay Jaffee, American 1921 - 1999

Date

c. 1952

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of the Artist, P1998.100

Copyright

© The N. Jay Jaffee Trust. All rights reserved. Used by permission. www.njayjaffee.com

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2021-12-14

Person 98.4
Human 98.4
Advertisement 95.8
Poster 94.2
Collage 77.6
Interior Design 76.7
Indoors 76.7
Flyer 76.5
Brochure 76.5
Paper 76.5
Person 75.1
Person 72.1
Person 71.9
Person 70.1
Text 65.2
Plan 61.6
Diagram 61.6
Plot 61.6
Art 61.2
Room 56
Person 54.6

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-25

people 97.9
group 96.4
retro 95.4
vintage 94.2
travel 94.1
many 93.2
architecture 92.6
bill 92.4
war 92.2
street 91.9
collage 91.5
city 91.3
man 89.4
monochrome 89
illustration 88.1
crowd 88
building 87.1
tourism 86
old 85.1
art 83.5

Imagga
created on 2021-12-14

scoreboard 100
signboard 100
board 100
billboard 40.5
structure 29
building 20
business 18.8
technology 17.1
finance 16.9
architecture 16.6
money 15.3
currency 14.4
drawing 14.3
old 13.9
city 13.3
design 12.9
sketch 12.6
3d 12.4
black 12
computer 12
house 11.7
cash 11
symbol 10.8
tower 10.7
modern 10.5
office 10.4
film 10.2
bank 9.9
sky 9.6
object 9.5
dollar 9.3
street 9.2
data 9.1
equipment 9.1
vintage 9.1
financial 8.9
graphic 8.8
urban 8.7
construction 8.6
bill 8.6
digital 8.1
close 8
home 8
paper 7.8
grunge 7.7
profit 7.7
card 7.7
hand 7.6
frame 7.6
exterior 7.4
banking 7.4
note 7.4
new 7.3
wealth 7.2
glass 7

Google
created on 2021-12-14

Rectangle 87.5
Font 79.6
Urban design 77.7
Art 77.7
Facade 74.8
City 68.6
Building 66.5
Monochrome photography 66.3
Visual arts 65.4
Monochrome 63.8
History 63.3
Metal 63
Room 59.4
Window 53.3
Photographic paper 52.6
Arch 52
Landscape 51.4

Microsoft
created on 2021-12-14

text 99.5
drawing 92.8
black and white 84.8
poster 79.4
sketch 75.9
billboard 51.8
screenshot 29.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Person 98.4%
Person 75.1%
Person 72.1%
Person 71.9%
Person 70.1%
Person 54.6%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2021-12-14

engineering drawing 34.5%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-18

a photograph of a black and white photograph of a building with a clock tower -100%

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a bustling street scene, likely taken in the early 20th century. The photograph is signed in the bottom-right corner, but the signature is illegible.

In the foreground, several people are visible, some standing outside storefronts and others walking down the street. The buildings along the street feature a mix of signs, including "MORRIS MEAT MARKET," "PROVISIONS," and "DAIRY." A large sign on the left side of the image reads "MORRIS MEAT MARKET" in English and Hebrew. The street is lined with crates and boxes, suggesting that the area may be a market or commercial district.

The background of the image shows a cloudy sky, which adds to the overall sense of a busy and vibrant urban environment. The photograph appears to have been taken from a low angle, looking up at the buildings and storefronts, which creates a sense of depth and perspective.

Overall, the image provides a glimpse into the daily life and commerce of a Jewish community in the early 20th century, highlighting the importance of small businesses and local markets in urban areas.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image depicts a black-and-white photograph of a bustling street scene, showcasing a row of buildings with various storefronts. The central focus is on a market, prominently displaying signs that read "Morris Meat Market" and "Consumers Kosher Provisions." The market's facade features a mix of Hebrew and English text, adding to the cultural diversity of the scene.

In the foreground, people are engaged in various activities, such as shopping or socializing, while others are seen walking along the sidewalk. The overall atmosphere suggests a vibrant and lively community, with a strong sense of cultural identity.

The photograph is presented in a white mat, which provides a clean and neutral background that allows the viewer's attention to focus on the image itself. The mat also features a signature in the bottom-right corner, although the name is not legible. Overall, the image captures a moment in time, frozen in black and white, and invites the viewer to explore the details and stories hidden within the scene.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

A black-and-white photo features a street scene with a building adorned with flags and banners. The building has awnings and signs, including one that reads "Morris Meat Market" and "Consumers Kosher Provisions." There are people walking on the sidewalk, and a cart with boxes is parked in front of the building. The photo has a white border.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a street market. It is a photograph of a busy street market with several stalls, a few people, and a building with several flags hanging from the roof. The photograph has a watermark in the bottom right corner. The building has a few windows, and a few flags are hanging from the roof. A few shops are on the left side of the building, and a few people are standing in front of the shops.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-16

The image is a black and white photograph depicting a bustling street scene, most likely from the mid-20th century. The focus is on a row of shops with signs in both English and Hebrew, suggesting a Jewish neighborhood.

Here's a breakdown:

  • Shops: The primary focus is on a series of storefronts. The most prominent signs read "Morris Meat Market," "Consumers Kosher Provisions," and "Geller's Dairy". The presence of Kosher signage indicates the community's adherence to Jewish dietary laws.
  • Street Activity: The street is busy with people. Barrels, carts, and crates are scattered about, suggesting market activity or deliveries.
  • Details: The photograph is rich with detail, like flags hung along the shop fronts, likely for a festival or special occasion. The architecture of the buildings seems to be of a specific historical era.
  • Signed: The photo bears a signature "M. Joy Walker" at the bottom right.

Overall, the photo is a snapshot of daily life within a Jewish community, offering a glimpse of its businesses and the vibrant street activity that likely defined the neighborhood.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-16

The black and white photograph depicts a bustling street scene in an older urban neighborhood. The main focus is on a row of storefronts decorated with flags and signs, indicating a lively commercial area.

In the foreground, the street is filled with people, carts, and various containers, suggesting a market or busy shopping district. The storefronts are adorned with signs like "Morris Meat Market," "Consumer's Kosher Provisions," and "Dairy," all written in both English and Hebrew, reflecting a Jewish community. The signs feature the Star of David.

Above the storefronts, flags are draped, adding to the festive atmosphere. The buildings themselves are classic urban structures with brick facades and multiple stories. An antenna is visible on the roof of one of the buildings, indicating a time when over-the-air television was common.

The overall impression is of a vibrant, close-knit community with a strong cultural identity. The photograph captures a moment in time, preserving the look and feel of a bygone era in an urban setting.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-01

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a bustling street scene featuring a row of shops. The photo appears to be from an urban area and showcases several businesses with prominent signage.

From left to right, the visible signs include:

  1. "Famous Dairy Restaurant" with a sign indicating "Kosher" and "Delicatessen."
  2. "Morris Meat Market" with Hebrew text beneath it.
  3. "Consumers Kosher Provisions" with a Star of David symbol.
  4. A sign for "Jau" with the text "Slip Covers" and "20% Off."

The facades of the buildings are adorned with various hanging items, possibly meats or other goods, and banners or flags. The street is busy with people walking and interacting, and there are crates and other items on the sidewalk, suggesting a lively marketplace atmosphere. The architecture of the buildings is typical of older urban commercial structures, with multiple stories and large windows.

In the bottom right corner, the photograph is signed by the photographer, though the signature is not entirely legible in this description. The overall scene captures a snapshot of daily life in what appears to be a Jewish neighborhood, given the kosher signs and Hebrew text.

Text analysis

Amazon

SLIP
SLIP COVER
KOSHER
COVER
PROVISIONS
967
EGGS
MARKET
29
MEAT
JERSEY
M
967 SLIP CO
MORRIS MEAT MARKET
Jay
CONSUMERS KOSHER
CO
CONSUMERS
MORRIS
-
- BASK
DAIRY DAIRY
BASK
قما

Google

FSMORRIS MERT NARKE CONSUMERS KOSHER NSונוו;Pאהפי שמ Jay aDAIRY SLIP COVER K7 SLIP CO
FSMORRIS
MERT
NARKE
CONSUMERS
KOSHER
NSונוו;Pאהפי
שמ
Jay
aDAIRY
SLIP
COVER
K7
CO