Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (American Legion Fourth of July and Homecoming festival, London, Ohio)

Date

July 4, 1938-July 9, 1938

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.2070

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (American Legion Fourth of July and Homecoming festival, London, Ohio)

People

Artist: Ben Shahn, American 1898 - 1969

Date

July 4, 1938-July 9, 1938

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Bernarda Bryson Shahn, P1970.2070

Copyright

© President and Fellows of Harvard College

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2023-10-06

Caravan 98.7
Transportation 98.7
Van 98.7
Vehicle 98.7
Machine 98.4
Moving Van 57

Clarifai
created on 2018-05-10

vehicle 99.7
transportation system 99.7
car 99.2
monochrome 97.6
bus 97.1
people 96
street 95.7
retro 92.9
vintage 90.5
no person 89.3
train 89.3
road 88.3
driver 87.9
engine 86.8
travel 85.3
truck 85.2
traffic 84.3
nostalgia 84.3
railway 84.1
classic 83.2

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

car 81
minibus 64.6
bus 62.9
public transport 43.6
transportation 41.3
vehicle 35.4
transport 33.8
automobile 31.6
auto 30.6
drive 30.3
motor vehicle 28.2
road 23.5
driving 22.2
wheel 19.4
speed 19.2
travel 19
truck 17
billboard 15.4
traffic 15.2
camper 14.7
bumper 14.5
highway 14.5
minivan 14.1
wheeled vehicle 13.6
motor 13.6
fast 13.1
sports 12.9
van 12.6
signboard 12.5
conveyance 12.3
recreational vehicle 11.8
mirror 11.8
driver 11.7
city 11.6
urban 11.4
technology 11.1
street 11
passenger van 10.5
old 10.5
car mirror 10.3
power 10.1
cab 10.1
structure 9.8
racing 9.8
self-propelled vehicle 9.7
engine 9.6
sky 9.6
side 9.4
mechanical device 9.3
modern 9.1
business 9.1
cars 8.8
tire 8.8
limousine 8.6
moving 8.6
luxury 8.6
motion 8.6
windshield 8.4
vintage 8.3
freedom 8.2
outdoors 8.2
light 8
close 8
horsepower 7.9
parked 7.9
parking 7.9
automotive 7.9
black 7.8
color 7.8
expensive 7.7
outdoor 7.6
style 7.4
safety 7.4
container 7.2
home 7.2
reflector 7.2

Google
created on 2018-05-10

Microsoft
created on 2018-05-10

outdoor 98.9
road 95.3
white 61.4
van 21.9

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Wheel
Car
Person

Clarifai

Car
Wheel
Window
Tree
Van

AWS Rekognition

Wheel 98.4%

AWS Rekognition

Wheel 94.4%

AWS Rekognition

Car 97.3%

AWS Rekognition

Car 92.7%

AWS Rekognition

Person 72%

Clarifai

Car 88.9%

Clarifai

Wheel 66.6%

Clarifai

Wheel 59.5%

Clarifai

Wheel 54.6%

Clarifai

Wheel 45.6%

Clarifai

Wheel 36.7%

Clarifai

Window 59.6%

Clarifai

Window 58%

Clarifai

Window 55.8%

Clarifai

Window 55.3%

Clarifai

Window 48.2%

Clarifai

Window 47%

Clarifai

Window 40.1%

Clarifai

Window 37.9%

Clarifai

Window 37.3%

Clarifai

Tree 57.5%

Clarifai

Van 52.4%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2023-10-06

cars vehicles 99.4%

Captions

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

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

a photograph of a vintage photo of a man standing next to a van

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-07-06

an old black and white photo of a truck with a sign on it

OpenAI GPT

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

This black-and-white image features a vintage vehicle, likely a truck or van, parked on a brick-paved street. Affixed to the side of the vehicle is a large promotional sign advertising the "American Legion Homecoming Street Fair" in London, Ohio, held July 7 to 9. The sign includes bold lettering and decorative accents with some stars and diamond shapes. Additional text on the vehicle reads "W.S. Curl Shows" and "All This Week," along with silhouettes of festive imagery, including a dancing figure on the side. In the background, part of a nearby building and another vehicle are also visible. The overall scene suggests a community event or traveling exhibition promoting a local fair in a past era.

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

The image is a black and white photograph of a vintage vehicle, possibly a van or a truck, which has various signs and decorations. On the side of the vehicle, there is a large sign promoting an event. The sign reads: "July 7 TO 9 AMERICAN LEGION HOMECOMING STREET FAIR LONDON OHIO." This suggests that the event is a fair taking place in London, Ohio, hosted by the American Legion.

Above this main sign, there are additional decorations on the vehicle. On the top left side, it says "W.S. CURL SHOWS," and to the right, it says "ALL THIS WEEK." There is also artistic decoration, including an image of a silhouette of a person in profile with a hat, standing in a pose.

The vehicle itself has a classic design typical of early to mid-20th century automobiles, with visible fenders and a narrow windshield. The backdrop includes part of another automobile, and a building with several visible windows, indicating an urban setting.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a black and white photograph of a vehicle, likely a truck or van, that appears to be advertising an event. The vehicle has signage on the side that reads "July American Legion Homecoming Street Fair 109 Street London Ohio" and "All this week W.S. Curl Shows". The vehicle also has decorations on the top, including what looks like flowers or other ornaments. The background of the image shows a city street with buildings visible.

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

This is a black and white historical photograph showing an advertisement on the side of what appears to be a vintage vehicle. The signs advertise an "American Legion Homecoming Street Fair" in London, Ohio, scheduled for July 1-9. There's also text that reads "W.S. CURL SHOWS" and "ALL THIS WEEK" along with what appears to be a silhouetted figure decoration. The vehicle seems to be parked on a brick or cobblestone street, and there's a building visible in the background. The style and quality of the photograph suggests it was taken sometime in the mid-20th century.

Meta Llama

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

The image shows a vintage black-and-white photograph of an old-fashioned truck parked on a brick road, with a sign attached to the back advertising an event.

  • The truck is dark-colored and has a distinctive design, with a large rectangular sign attached to the back. The sign is white with black lettering and reads "JULY 4-9 AMERICAN LEGION HOMECOMING STREET FAIR LONDON OHIO."
    • The sign also features a decorative border around the edges.
    • There are additional words and symbols on the sign, including "ALL THIS WEEK" and a silhouette of a woman in a hat.
  • In the background, there are several buildings and trees visible, as well as another vehicle parked behind the truck.
    • The buildings appear to be old-fashioned, with multiple stories and ornate details.
    • The trees are lush and green, adding a touch of natural beauty to the scene.
  • Overall, the image suggests that the truck is part of a larger event or festival, possibly a homecoming celebration for the American Legion.
    • The sign and the truck's design give off a nostalgic and retro vibe, evoking memories of a bygone era.
    • The image may be of historical significance, providing insight into the past and the way people celebrated events in the past.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of an old-fashioned truck with a sign on the back. The truck is parked on a brick road, facing to the right. It has a dark-colored body with a lighter stripe running along the side.

The sign on the back of the truck reads "JULY AMERICAN LEGION HOMECOMING STREET FAIR LONDON OHIO" in large letters. Above the sign, there is a smaller sign that says "W.S. CURL SHOWS ALL THIS WEEK." The truck also features a decorative design on the back, including a star-shaped pattern and a silhouette of a woman.

In the background, there are several buildings and trees visible, as well as another vehicle parked behind the truck. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a nostalgic or vintage feel, possibly from the mid-20th century.

Amazon Nova

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

This black-and-white image features an old vehicle parked on a brick road. The vehicle is a vintage truck with a flatbed at the back, displaying a large sign that reads "JULY 9 AMERICAN LEGION HOMECOMING STREET FAIR LONDON OHIO." The sign is prominently placed at the back of the truck, and there are additional signs and advertisements on the vehicle, including one that says "W.S. CURL SHOWS" and another that reads "ALL THIS WEEK." The vehicle is parked in front of a building with several windows, and there is a car parked behind it.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a truck with a signboard attached to the back. The truck is parked on a brick road. The signboard reads "JULY AMERICAN LEGION HOMECOMING STREET FAIR LONDON OHIO". The truck has a vintage design, with a large front grill and a small windshield. The truck is parked in front of a building with glass windows. There is a car parked behind the truck.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-09

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white photograph of a vintage truck, likely from the early to mid-20th century. The truck seems to be advertising a traveling carnival or fair. The scene is outdoors, possibly on a city street.

Key Elements:

  • Truck: The central focus is a dark-colored, enclosed truck. It appears to be modified or specifically designed for some type of show or entertainment. There are decorative elements on the top, and a silhouette of a woman in a hat is painted on the door.
  • Signage: The truck's side is covered in signage promoting the "W.S. Curl Shows" and an "American Legion Homecoming Street Fair" in London, Ohio, to be held from July 4th to July 9th. The text and style of the sign suggest an older era.
  • Environment: The image is set on what appears to be a brick-paved street. In the background, there is a hint of other buildings and a parked car, suggesting an urban setting.
  • Age: Based on the style of the truck, the clothing, and the overall composition, the photograph likely dates back several decades.

Overall Composition:

The photograph seems to be taken from a slightly low angle, emphasizing the height and size of the truck. The details on the truck and the sign are the most prominent visual aspects of the image, conveying a sense of a bygone time and traveling entertainment.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-09

Here is a description of the image:

The black and white photograph shows a vintage truck parked on a brick road. The truck has a sign advertising the "American Legion Homecoming Street Fair" taking place in London, Ohio from July 4th to 9th. Above this sign, there is additional signage that reads "W. S. Curl Shows All This Week", with a silhouette of a woman in a hat. The truck is partially visible, with its front grille, bumper, and part of the driver's cabin in view. Other buildings are visible in the background. The overall setting appears to be a fair or festival taking place in a small town.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image depicts a vintage vehicle, likely from the mid-20th century, that has been decorated and outfitted for promotional purposes. The vehicle appears to be a panel truck or van with a custom-painted exterior.

On the side of the vehicle, there are several hand-painted signs and decorations:

  1. The top sign reads "W.S. CURL SHOWS" and "ALL THIS WEEK," suggesting that the vehicle is being used to advertise a traveling show or entertainment event.
  2. Below this, a larger sign provides details about an upcoming event: "JULY AMERICAN LEGION HOMECOMING STREET FAIR LONDON OHIO." This indicates that the vehicle is promoting an American Legion homecoming street fair in London, Ohio, scheduled for July.
  3. There is also a directional arrow pointing to the right, with the number "9" and a curved arrow, likely indicating the direction to the event or a specific location related to it.

The vehicle itself has a distinct, old-fashioned design with a rounded roof and what appears to be wooden or metal paneling on the sides. The windows are small and rectangular, typical of older commercial vehicles.

In the background, there are other vintage cars and a building, suggesting that the photo was taken in a town or city setting. The overall atmosphere of the image conveys a sense of nostalgia and historical charm.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-08

The image shows a vintage black vehicle, likely from the early to mid-20th century, parked on a cobblestone street. The vehicle is a flatbed truck with a large sign attached to its rear. The sign is advertising an event called the "American Legion Homecoming Street Fair" scheduled for July 7th to 9th in London, Ohio. The text is prominently displayed in bold, black letters on a white background. Above the main text, smaller text promotes "V.S. CURL SHOWS" and "ALL THIS WEEK," with decorative elements such as palm tree illustrations and a silhouette of a figure in motion.

The truck's body has a polished, reflective surface, and it has a spare tire mounted on the rear fender. The side of the truck is decorated with horizontal stripes, adding to its vintage aesthetic. The surrounding environment includes other vehicles and a building in the background, suggesting the photo was taken in a public area, likely near the fair grounds.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-08

This is a black-and-white photograph of an old-time promotional vehicle. The vintage truck has an attached trailer, both of which are decorated with signage advertising an event. The truck's side panel features the text "ALL THIS WEEK" and a silhouette of a performer, while the trailer displays the following text:

JULY 4 TO 9
AMERICAN LEGION
HOMECOMING
STREET FAIR
LONDON OHIO

The truck also has the letters "W.S. CURL SHOWS" painted on its side. The vehicle appears to be parked on a brick street in front of a building. The overall aesthetic suggests this image is from the early to mid-20th century.

Text analysis

Amazon

FAIR
OHIO
LONDON OHIO
LONDON
STREET
SHOWS
AMERICAN
CURL
AMERICAN LEGION
THIS
LEGION
HOMECOMING
WEEK
SEA
ALL
JULY
W.S
STREET V FAIR
N
V
WO

Google

ALL TH1S WEE RICAN LEGTON CURL ULY HOMECOMING STREET FAIR LONDON OHIO
ALL
TH1S
WEE
RICAN
LEGTON
CURL
ULY
HOMECOMING
STREET
FAIR
LONDON
OHIO