Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (phonaudograph machine)

Date

c. 1940

People

Artist: Durette Studio, American 20th century

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.21896

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (phonaudograph machine)

People

Artist: Durette Studio, American 20th century

Date

c. 1940

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.21896

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-03-11

Camera 87.8
Electronics 87.8
Floor 75.2
Arcade Game Machine 57.2
Phone 55.3

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-22

no person 99.5
monochrome 99
people 95.3
indoors 89.3
one 87.4
street 85.2
machinery 85.1
retro 85
refrigerator 81.6
monochromatic 79.4
family 78.9
gas station 77.9
travel 77.5
plastic 76.7
contemporary 76.1
classic 74.6
waste 74.5
business 74.2
old 74
industry 73.1

Imagga
created on 2022-03-11

gas pump 100
pump 100
mechanical device 89.7
mechanism 60.6
device 37.3
equipment 21.3
technology 19.3
metal 16.9
old 16.7
vintage 14.1
box 13.8
industry 12.8
scale 12.7
black 12.6
sign 12
communication 11.7
machine 11.5
button 11.4
electronic 11.2
power 10.9
public 10.7
retro 10.6
digital 10.5
object 10.2
car 10.1
safety 10.1
plastic 10.1
energy 10.1
telephone 9.9
measuring instrument 9.7
container 9.6
wall 9.4
electric 9.4
close 9.1
bank 9
instrument 8.8
office 8.8
safe 8.8
home 8.8
urban 8.7
station 8.7
gas 8.7
mailbox 8.5
computer 8.1
symbol 8.1
parking meter 8
automobile 7.7
money 7.6
phone 7.4
business 7.3
color 7.2
steel 7.1

Microsoft
created on 2022-03-11

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Camera
Camera 87.8%

Categories

Imagga

interior objects 100%

Captions

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-25

a photograph of a black and white photo of a phone phone phone -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

The image depicts a vintage office or laboratory device called the "Gray PhonAudograph." This machine, likely used for audio transcription or recording purposes, is mounted on a wheeled base for mobility. It features a built-in telephone handset on the left side with a coiled cord, as well as dashboard-like controls on the front panel. The top has a mechanical component, which appears to include recording or playback parts.

The photo itself appears to be in a negative format, with inverted colors that give everything a dark, eerie appearance. Surrounding the device is a backdrop and a workspace setting, including furniture such as desks and shelves, adding a mid-century atmosphere.

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

The image appears to be a black and white negative photograph of a vintage piece of equipment labeled as a "Gray Audograph." The Audograph was an early device used for recording sound, typically onto a spiral-grooved disc similar in concept to a vinyl record, but often made of a soft, flexible material.

The device is mounted on a wheeled cabinet with a boxy structure, suggesting it is designed for mobility. On the front of the cabinet, there are buttons, dials, and a speaker grille, indicating its functionality. Next to the machine, a coiled cord can be seen, which might belong to a microphone or a headset.

In the background, part of a wooden desk or workspace is visible, with a rotary telephone on it. The surrounding area seems to be a studio or an office-like setting, with various objects like books and possibly photographs on the desk. The floor has a patterned design, which could be tile or linoleum. The overall scene conveys an impression of mid-20th-century technology.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-20

The image shows a vintage phonograph machine. It appears to be an old-fashioned audio player with a turntable and various knobs and controls on the front panel. The machine is placed on a wooden surface, possibly a table or cabinet, and there are other objects visible in the background, including what looks like a radio or other electronic device. The image is in black and white, giving it an antique and historical feel.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-20

This is a black and white photograph of what appears to be a vintage Phonograph unit on wheels. The device has a cabinet-like base on casters and appears to be a professional or commercial model. On the side of the unit, there's a telephone handset with a coiled cord mounted to it. The top portion of the device has some kind of control panel or interface with dials or buttons. The unit is photographed against a dark background, possibly a backdrop, and is sitting on what looks like a tiled or checkered floor. This type of equipment was likely used in a professional or broadcast setting, possibly for recording or playing back audio content. The image has the quality and style of a product photograph from perhaps the 1950s or 1960s.

Meta Llama

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a vintage phone and phonograph in a room.

The phone is on the left side of the image, attached to a wall. It has a long cord and a receiver hanging from it. The phonograph is in the center of the image. It is a tall, rectangular device with a small screen on top and a dial on the front. There are several buttons and knobs on the front of the device. The word "PHONOGRAPH" is written in small letters below the dial. The device has wheels on the bottom and appears to be on a stand or cart.

In the background, there is a wooden desk or table with a drawer and a chair. On the desk, there is a rotary phone and a stack of papers or books. The floor is made of tile and has a checkered pattern. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests that it was taken in an office or a home office setting in the past.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a machine, likely from the 1950s or 1960s, with a rotary phone attached to its side. The machine has a rectangular base with wheels and a smaller rectangular top section. It features various knobs and dials, as well as a small screen or display on the front. The machine is labeled "Gray PHONAUDOGRAPH" in black text.

In the background, there are two wooden desks with drawers, one on either side of the machine. On the left desk, there is another rotary phone, while on the right desk, there are some papers and a small object that appears to be a camera or other device. The floor is made of checkered tiles, adding to the retro aesthetic of the scene.

Overall, the image suggests that the machine is some kind of audio recording or playback device, possibly used for dictation or transcription purposes. The presence of the rotary phones and the overall design of the machine and furniture suggest a mid-20th-century setting.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows a black-and-white photograph of an old-fashioned phonograph machine. The phonograph is placed on a black backdrop, which helps to highlight the machine and make it stand out. The phonograph has a vintage design, with a large horn on top and a turntable below. The turntable has a metal plate and a needle, which would have been used to play records. The phonograph also has a series of knobs and dials on the front, which would have been used to control the playback of the records. In the background, there is a wooden cabinet with drawers and a telephone on top. The image has a slightly blurry quality, which adds to the vintage feel of the photograph.

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph of a medical device called a phonocardiograph. The device is positioned on a black backdrop, which contrasts with the device's gray color. The phonocardiograph has a rectangular body with a corded telephone handset attached to the side, suggesting it was used for listening to heart sounds. The device is equipped with several dials and switches, indicating it has adjustable settings. The floor beneath the device appears to be made of tiles, and there is a wooden cabinet visible in the background.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-03

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black and white photograph featuring a "Gray Phonaudograph" machine as its central subject. The Phonaudograph is a tall, cabinet-like device on wheels. It consists of two main sections: the upper section has a turntable and components associated with playing records, and the lower section appears to be a cabinet with control knobs and a "Gray PHONAUDOGRAPH" label. A telephone handset with a coiled cord is attached to the side of the machine.

The machine is placed on a large sheet of dark material, which acts as a backdrop. The floor is a checkered pattern. In the background, to the left and right of the machine, are portions of a room with desks or cabinets. The entire image has a stark, somewhat dated feel.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-03

Here's a description of the image:

The image is a black-and-white, high-angle shot of a "Gray Phonaudograph" machine. The machine is the primary focus, appearing centered in the frame. The phonaudograph has a rectangular cabinet with a control panel featuring knobs and a logo. Above the cabinet, there's what appears to be a recording mechanism, possibly for playing or recording sound. A telephone receiver is attached to the side of the cabinet with a coiled cord. The machine rests on wheels.

The backdrop appears to be a dark sheet or curtain, and the setting seems to be an office or laboratory. Other elements include a telephone on a nearby surface, and possibly some drawers. The floor has a checkered pattern. The photograph is a negative, so the blacks and whites are inverted.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image is a black and white photograph of a piece of medical equipment labeled "Phonocardiograph." The device appears to be a diagnostic tool used for recording and analyzing heart sounds. It is mounted on a wheeled stand, making it portable.

Key features of the device include:

  1. Control Panel: The front of the machine has a control panel with various knobs, buttons, and indicators.
  2. Cables and Probes: There are cables and probes attached to the device, which are likely used to connect to the patient for recording heart sounds.
  3. Microphone: A microphone-like component is visible, which is probably used to capture the heart sounds.
  4. Recording Device: There is a component on top that resembles a recording device, possibly for storing the captured sounds.

The setting appears to be a room with wooden furniture and a tiled floor, suggesting it might be a medical office or a laboratory. The image has a vintage feel, indicating it might be from an earlier era in medical technology.

Text analysis

Amazon

Gray
PHONAUDOGRAPH
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Google

YT3RA8-XAGOX Gray PHONAUDOGRAPH
YT3RA8-XAGOX
Gray
PHONAUDOGRAPH