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Title

"Mummy Cloth from Ancient Thebes," Slide ca. 1900, polarized light, 1000X

Date

1964

People

Artist: Michael Rein, American active 1960s

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, 2.2002.2956

Human Generated Data

Title

"Mummy Cloth from Ancient Thebes," Slide ca. 1900, polarized light, 1000X

People

Artist: Michael Rein, American active 1960s

Date

1964

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, 2.2002.2956

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Amazon
created on 2022-02-26

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Clarifai
created on 2023-10-29

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Imagga
created on 2022-02-26

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Google
created on 2022-02-26

Microsoft
created on 2022-02-26

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Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Picture frame
Tree

Clarifai

Picture frame 87.7%

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Imagga
created on 2022-02-26

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Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-02-26

a screen shot of a person 67.1%
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Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-15

digital art selected for the #.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-17

a photograph of a dog is looking at the camera and it's eyes closed

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-17

The image shows a photograph taken through a microscope using polarized light, magnified at 1000x. It depicts a close-up view of fibers from "mummy cloth" originating from Ancient Thebes, dated circa 1900. The scene appears abstract and blurry, with earthy brown and dark hues. The fibers look tangled and chaotic, with occasional reflective notes or lighter strands visible amidst the darker areas. A label at the bottom provides details about the subject and magnification method.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-17

The image shows a close-up view of a microscopic slide. The photograph appears to have been taken with polarized light at a magnification of 1000x. The central focus of the image shows a dark, indistinct form surrounded by a lighter, textured area, possibly fibers or threads, suggesting the microstructure of fabric. The viewer is likely observing a sample labeled "Mummy Cloth, from Ancient Thebes," dating back to around 1900. This provides a view of ancient materials from Egyptian mummy wrappings under high magnification. The actual image occupies the top portion of the frame, with a large white border around it, and a small label in the bottom left corner providing information about the sample and viewing conditions.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image appears to be a microscopic view of a mummy cloth from ancient Thebes, captured using polarized light at 1000x magnification. The image shows a dark, abstract pattern with hints of color and texture, likely revealing the intricate structure and fibers of the ancient textile material.

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

This is a microscopic image of mummy cloth from ancient Thebes, taken around 1900 using polarized light at 1000x magnification. The image shows what appears to be a dark, somewhat circular or oval-shaped structure against a brownish background. The texture appears fibrous or web-like around the edges, with some iridescent or light-colored elements visible within the darker areas. This type of microscopic analysis would have been used to study the textile construction and preservation of ancient Egyptian mummy wrappings, providing valuable archaeological and historical information about ancient fabric-making techniques.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image presents a slide from the 1900s, featuring a mummy cloth from ancient Thebes. The slide is mounted on a gray background and includes a label at the bottom with the following information:

  • "MUMMY CLOTH, FROM ANCIENT THEBES"
  • "SLIDE CA. 1900"
  • "POLARIZED LIGHT, 1000 X"

The slide itself displays a close-up view of the mummy cloth, which appears to be a piece of fabric with a dark, blurry background. The fabric exhibits a range of colors, including brown, black, and yellow, with some areas appearing more vibrant than others. The overall effect is one of mystery and intrigue, inviting the viewer to ponder the history and significance of the mummy cloth.

The image provides a unique glimpse into the past, offering a fascinating glimpse into the world of ancient Egypt and the practices of mummification. The use of polarized light adds an extra layer of depth and complexity to the image, highlighting the intricate details of the fabric and the processes that were used to create it.

Overall, the image is a captivating and informative visual representation of a piece of history, offering a glimpse into the past and sparking the imagination of the viewer.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image depicts a photograph of an ancient mummy cloth, with the title "MUMMY CLOTH, FROM ANCIENT THEBES" and additional information about the slide's creation date and polarization level. The photograph is blurry and dark, making it difficult to discern any details. The background of the image is white, with a gray border around the edges. Overall, the image appears to be a historical or archaeological artifact, showcasing a piece of ancient Egyptian culture.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image is a slide that contains a photograph of an object. The slide is enclosed in a white frame, with the photograph occupying the top portion of the slide. The photograph depicts a close-up view of an object that resembles a piece of fabric or cloth. The object appears to be dark in color, possibly black or dark brown, with some areas showing a lighter shade. The texture of the object appears to be rough and uneven, with some areas having a slightly wavy or wrinkled appearance. The slide also contains some text at the bottom, which reads "Mummy Cloth, from Ancient Thebes" and "Slide: CA. 1900." The text provides information about the object and its origin. Overall, the image appears to be a scientific or educational slide that showcases a piece of ancient cloth or fabric.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image is a photograph of a slide labeled "Mummy Cloth, From Ancient Thebes" with polarized light, taken in 1900. The slide features a close-up view of a piece of mummy cloth, which is illuminated with polarized light, enhancing the texture and details of the fabric. The cloth appears to be made of a fibrous material, possibly linen, and has a brownish-yellowish color with some darker spots and streaks. The image is slightly blurry, with a soft focus effect, and the background is a plain white surface.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-29

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a framed photograph of a microscopic view of "Mummy Cloth, from Ancient Thebes". The photograph appears to be taken using polarized light and at a magnification of 1000x. The slide is dated circa 1900.

The microscopic view is blurry and abstract. There is a mix of dark, brown, and tan colors, with some areas appearing almost black. Within the abstract shapes, there are hints of structure and detail, including lines, angles, and patterns. Some areas show a slight iridescent effect with colors like blue and orange. The overall appearance is grainy, consistent with early photographic techniques.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-29

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a close-up, abstract view, likely a photomicrograph of a sample. It's a bit blurry and the colors are muted, suggesting an aged or historical photograph. The image is on a white mount with text at the bottom.

Content:

  • Subject: The subject is described by the text below the image as "Mummy Cloth, from Ancient Thebes."
  • Appearance: The photograph focuses on intricate details, with a central dark area possibly representing a section or the focus of the cloth. There are thin, radiating lines and what appear to be crystalline or fibrous structures with color variations. This suggests a microscopic view of the cloth's material.
  • Technique: The text indicates the use of "Polarized Light, 1000 x," which is a technique used in microscopy to enhance contrast and reveal details of transparent or translucent materials. The high magnification would explain the fine details visible.

Composition and Framing:

  • The subject is framed on a larger white mount or card.
  • The edges of the photo are slightly rough, suggesting it might be an old print or a vintage slide.

Text:

  • The text at the bottom provides the context of the image: "Mummy Cloth, from Ancient Thebes, Slide: ca. 1900, Polarized Light, 1000 x."

In essence, it appears to be an early 20th-century scientific/archaeological photograph providing a microscopic view of ancient Egyptian mummy cloth.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image appears to be a photograph of an ancient artifact, specifically a mummy cloth from ancient Thebes. The photo is taken under polarized light and magnified 1000 times, as indicated by the label at the bottom of the image. The cloth itself is highly detailed and shows intricate patterns and textures that are visible due to the magnification and lighting conditions. The label at the bottom reads: "MUMMY CLOTH, FROM ANCIENT THEBES. SLIDE CA. 1900. POLARIZED LIGHT, 1000 X."

The image is framed by a white border, and the photograph itself is dark with various shades of brown and yellow, highlighting the fibers and structure of the mummy cloth. The polarized light helps to bring out the fine details and textures of the fabric, which would otherwise be difficult to see with the naked eye.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-17

The image appears to be a microscopic slide titled "Mummy Cloth, From Ancient Thebes," captured around the year 1900. It was taken under polarized light and magnified 1000 times. The slide is presented in a Polaroid frame, which is a characteristic feature of Polaroid photographic prints. The photograph captures a complex, detailed microscopic view of a material, possibly the fibers of ancient mummy cloth. The texture and structure of the fibers are highlighted, with some areas appearing darker and others lighter, suggesting variations in the material's composition or the way the light interacts with it. The background is dark, which helps to emphasize the details of the fibers. The bottom of the image contains a label providing information about the slide, including the title, magnification, and the method of imaging used.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-17

This image appears to be a polarized light microscopy photograph of a sample from an ancient mummy cloth from Thebes, taken at a magnification of 1000x. The sample is likely composed of textile fibers, possibly linen or cotton, which were commonly used in ancient Egyptian mummy wrappings. The image shows a dark field with some light-colored, elongated structures that are the fibers. The use of polarized light microscopy highlights the birefringent properties of the fibers, which can help in identifying the material composition. The photograph is mounted on a slide, likely for microscopic examination. The label on the slide provides information about the sample's origin and the techniques used to capture the image.

Text analysis

Amazon

LIGHT,
THEBES"
POLARIZED
CLOTH,
1900
1000
FROM
CA.
"MUMMY CLOTH, FROM THEBES"
SLIDE CA. 1900
POLARIZED LIGHT, 1000 x
"MUMMY
SLIDE
x

Google

MUMMY CLOTH, FROM ANCIENT THEBES" PO LARIZED LIGHT, SLIDE: CA. I900 1000 X
MUMMY
CLOTH,
FROM
ANCIENT
THEBES"
PO
LARIZED
LIGHT,
SLIDE:
CA.
I900
1000
X