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Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (telephone operator at switchboard)

Date

1963

People

Artist: Joseph Janney Steinmetz, American 1905 - 1985

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.8084

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Human Generated Data

Title

Untitled (telephone operator at switchboard)

People

Artist: Joseph Janney Steinmetz, American 1905 - 1985

Date

1963

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, American Professional Photographers Collection, 4.2002.8084

Copyright

© Estate of Joseph Janney Steinmetz

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-15

Human 99
Interior Design 93.1
Indoors 93.1
Furniture 84
Flooring 77.1
Female 74.5
Studio 72.8
Face 70.7
Room 65.5
Electronics 65.3
Clothing 62.9
Apparel 62.9
Portrait 62.8
Photography 62.8
Photo 62.8
Window 61.9
Living Room 59.7
Floor 56.2

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-26

people 99.6
adult 98.6
monochrome 97.8
one 97.2
indoors 96.8
computer 96.7
room 96.5
woman 96.3
technology 95.7
man 94.6
furniture 91.4
sit 90
office 85.9
music 85
piano 84.7
two 84.5
window 81
keyboard 78.6
business 76.8
family 75.8

Imagga
created on 2022-01-15

interior 43.4
room 42.9
home 35.9
refrigerator 34
furniture 32.5
modern 32.3
house 28.4
monitor 26
home appliance 26
white goods 25.2
appliance 24.7
office 24
apartment 23
indoors 22.9
kitchen 21.8
design 20.3
table 19.8
computer 19.3
window 19.3
business 18.2
light 18.1
desk 18
floor 17.7
wall 17.2
inside 16.6
luxury 16.3
decor 15.9
work 15.7
people 14.5
domestic 14.5
architecture 14.2
technology 14.1
device 13.7
clean 13.4
lamp 12.8
indoor 12.8
equipment 12.8
working 12.4
adult 12.3
20s 11.9
chair 11.5
bathroom 11.4
3d 10.8
new 10.5
printer 10.2
decoration 10.1
lifestyle 10.1
glass 10.1
space 10.1
communication 10.1
person 9.8
microwave 9.7
door 9.7
residential 9.6
comfortable 9.6
sitting 9.5
day 9.4
contemporary 9.4
smiling 9.4
keyboard 9.4
machine 9.4
nobody 9.3
screen 9.3
bright 9.3
tile 9.3
elegance 9.2
durables 9
worker 8.9
vase 8.7
sofa 8.6
empty 8.6
estate 8.6
casual 8.5
professional 8.4
portrait 8.4
businesswoman 8.2
style 8.2
happy 8.1
stylish 8.1
man 8.1
furnishing 8
looking 8
job 8
sink 7.9
vertical 7.9
color 7.8
residence 7.8
television 7.7
bath 7.6
living 7.6
kitchen appliance 7.5
wood 7.5
one 7.5
holding 7.4
cheerful 7.3
male 7.1

Google
created on 2022-01-15

Microsoft
created on 2022-01-15

text 96.3
computer 85.9
black and white 85.4
furniture 62.6
house 54.5
home appliance 53.5

Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

Google

AWS Rekognition

Age 48-54
Gender Female, 97.9%
Surprised 71%
Calm 28%
Happy 0.4%
Disgusted 0.2%
Fear 0.1%
Sad 0.1%
Confused 0.1%
Angry 0.1%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person

Clarifai

Clothing
Footwear
Human face
Window
Human arm

AWS Rekognition

Person 99%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-15

interior objects 99.4%

Captions

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-13

a woman in a white dress sitting in a white room.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-23

a photograph of a woman sitting at a desk with a computer monitor and a computer

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-15

The image is an inverted or negative photograph of a woman working at a telephone switchboard. She is seated on a stool and interacting with the equipment, which includes a series of wires, knobs, and connections commonly seen in old switchboard systems used for telephone communication. The woman is wearing a sleeveless top, a knee-length skirt, and heels. There is a small window behind her that provides a view of another room, which appears to contain additional equipment or furniture. The walls feature a distinct pattern, suggesting they could be soundproofed or decorative. The top edge of the image displays text saying "KODAK--SAFETY--FILM," indicative of the film type used.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-15

The image appears to be a negative, meaning the colors and tones are inverted. It shows a woman seated at a telephone switchboard in an office-like setting. She is wearing a sleeveless blouse and a knee-length skirt, and her hair is styled in soft curls. The woman is engaging with the switchboard, inserting or removing cables from the panel, which consists of numerous input and output jacks and various switches. The room has patterned walls, and a window or mirror is visible in the background with some indistinct figures or objects seen through it. The top edge of the negative includes markings typically found on film negatives, such as a serial number and "KODAK" branding.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-19

The image shows a person, who appears to be a woman, sitting at a large electronic musical instrument or console. The person is wearing a dress and is focused on operating the controls and buttons on the instrument. In the background, there is a window visible, suggesting this is likely a studio or recording space. The image has a vintage, black and white aesthetic, indicating it was likely taken some time in the past.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-opus-20240229-v1:0 on 2025-06-19

The black and white image shows a person sitting at a large control panel or switchboard in what appears to be a recording studio or radio station. The control panel has many knobs, buttons and sliders. In front of the person is a microphone and they seem to be speaking into it or adjusting controls while looking at papers or notes on the desk. The room has patterned walls and a window showing the interior of another room, likely a recording booth or studio space.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-19

This is a black and white photograph that appears to be from an earlier era, showing a telephone switchboard operator at work. The operator is seated on a stool at a large white switchboard console. The setting appears to be in a small room with patterned wallpaper, and there's a window visible in the background. The operator is wearing what appears to be a dark-colored dress or uniform and heeled shoes, which was typical professional attire for switchboard operators of that time period. The switchboard itself has multiple connection points and plugs, which was how telephone calls were manually connected in the early days of telephone communication.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

The image depicts a woman sitting at a desk, operating a switchboard. She is dressed in a skirt and blouse, with her hair styled in a bob. The switchboard is equipped with various buttons and levers, and the woman is actively engaged in using it.

  • The woman is seated in a chair, facing the switchboard.
    • She is wearing a skirt and blouse, and her hair is styled in a bob.
    • Her right hand is raised, as if she is about to press a button or lever on the switchboard.
  • The switchboard is a large, rectangular device with multiple buttons and levers.
    • It has a series of numbered buttons along the top, and a row of levers below them.
    • There are also several dials and knobs on the switchboard, which appear to be used for adjusting settings or making connections.
  • The background of the image is a wall with a window.
    • The wall is covered in a pattern of small, white dots.
    • The window is rectangular, with a frame around it.
    • Through the window, it is possible to see a room with a desk and chair, as well as a person sitting at the desk.

Overall, the image suggests that the woman is working as a telephone operator, using the switchboard to connect calls and manage communications.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-28

This image is a black-and-white photograph of a woman sitting at a switchboard, with a mirror on the wall behind her. The woman has short, curly hair and is wearing a dark sleeveless top, a light-colored skirt, and high heels. She is seated on a stool, facing the switchboard, which features a large panel with rows of buttons and wires. Her right hand is raised, as if she is about to press a button.

The room has dark walls with small white dots, and the floor appears to be made of light-colored tile. A window with blinds is visible in the mirror's reflection, suggesting that the room may have a view outside. The overall atmosphere of the image suggests a professional setting, possibly an office or call center, where the woman is working as an operator or receptionist.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

The black-and-white image shows a woman sitting on a chair in front of a desk. She is wearing a dress, high heels, and a bracelet. She is holding a telephone in her left hand and a headset in her right hand. The desk has a telephone switchboard with a monitor, a keyboard, and a book. The wall behind her has a mirror with a reflection of another woman. The image has a watermark with the text "48940" and "M313-YT3A2-XAQOX" on the top left.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-27

A black-and-white photo shows a woman sitting on a chair in front of a computer. She is wearing a headset microphone and a bracelet. She is holding a wire and looking at the computer. On top of the computer is a black box with some text. On the wall behind her is a mirror with a reflection of a person. The wall has a dotted pattern.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-18

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a black and white negative, likely taken in the mid-20th century. It shows a woman working at a telephone switchboard. The setting has a very retro feel.

Details:

  • Subject: A woman is seated at a large switchboard. She is wearing a short-sleeved top, a skirt, and heels. She has a headset on, suggesting she is actively taking calls.
  • Switchboard: The switchboard is a large, boxy piece of equipment with multiple jacks, lights, and possibly a keyboard. It’s the focal point of the image.
  • Environment: The walls are decorated with a small, patterned design. There is a window visible in the background. The overall environment is likely a dedicated telephone exchange or operator room.
  • Composition: The composition is well-balanced, with the woman and the switchboard taking up the majority of the frame. The lighting is even, but the image is a negative, creating a somewhat inverted color palette.
  • Time Period: The style of the woman's clothing, the switchboard equipment, and the overall aesthetic suggest a time period from the mid-20th century (1950s-1960s).

In short, it's a snapshot of a telephone operator at work during a time when switchboards were the primary means of connecting phone calls.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-18

Here is a description of the image:

This is a black and white negative image featuring a woman sitting at a switchboard.

In the foreground, a woman with short, light-colored hair, wearing a dress and heels, is seated at a tall, white desk-like structure. She has a headset on and appears to be operating the switchboard in front of her, which is adorned with numerous plugs and cords. The switchboard itself has a rectangular design with various buttons, switches, and openings.

The woman is seated on a swivel chair with a circular base. The background consists of a wall covered in a pattern of small squares or dots. There's a square window on the left, through which it appears another room is visible.

The image has a somewhat stark, clinical feel due to the high contrast and the presence of technical equipment. There are handwritten numbers and text visible at the top of the frame, which may be part of the photographic process or archival information.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a woman seated at a telephone switchboard. She appears to be operating the switchboard, which is a large piece of equipment with numerous cords and plugs. The woman is wearing a headset, likely used for communication, and is dressed in a sleeveless top and a skirt. She is seated on a chair with a circular base, which allows for easy swiveling.

The setting appears to be an office or a communication center, as indicated by the switchboard and the professional attire of the woman. Behind her, there is a window with blinds, suggesting the room is indoors. The wall behind her is covered with a patterned material, possibly for soundproofing or decorative purposes. The image has a vintage feel, likely from the mid-20th century, given the style of the equipment and clothing. The photograph is marked with "KODAK SAFETY FILM" and a number "48940" at the top, indicating it was taken using Kodak film.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-04

The image is a black-and-white photograph showing a woman seated at a control panel in what appears to be a laboratory or technical setting. The woman is wearing a dark dress and high-heeled shoes, and she is adjusting or interacting with the controls on the panel. The control panel is large and has various knobs, dials, and buttons. In the background, there is a window with blinds, and the walls are covered with small, evenly spaced dots. A sign is visible on the wall to the right of the control panel, but the text is not fully legible in the image. The overall setting suggests a scientific or technical environment, possibly from the mid-20th century. The photograph has a vintage quality, and the woman's attire and the style of the controls further reinforce this impression.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-04

This black-and-white image depicts a woman seated on a stool in what appears to be a recording studio or control room. She is operating a large mixing console with various knobs, sliders, and cables. The wall behind her is covered with soundproofing material, and there is a window with blinds on the left side of the image. The woman is wearing a skirt and heels, and her hair is styled in a bun. The scene suggests she is involved in audio production or sound engineering.

Text analysis

Amazon

48940.

Google

48940. MJI7--YT33A°2--XAg
48940.
MJI7--YT33A°2--XAg