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Human Generated Data

Title

Hair Washing, Hopi Indians (Shoshonean)

Date

c. 1870

People

Artist: John K. Hillers, American c. 1843 - c. 1925

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Transferred from the Peabody Museum, 2.2002.382

Human Generated Data

Title

Hair Washing, Hopi Indians (Shoshonean)

People

Artist: John K. Hillers, American c. 1843 - c. 1925

Date

c. 1870

Classification

Photographs

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Transfer from the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Transferred from the Peabody Museum, 2.2002.382

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-01-09

Human 96
Advertisement 90.8
Art 87.1
Text 82.5
Leisure Activities 70.3
Painting 65.7

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-25

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child 95.3
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vintage 93.9
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son 92.9

Imagga
created on 2022-01-09

vintage 57.1
grunge 54.5
old 53.7
antique 46.1
paper 45.7
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canvas 19.9
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cardboard 19.2
text 19.2
aging 19.2
art 17.6
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notebook 17
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wall 16.3
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Google
created on 2022-01-09

Arm 94.3
Art 81.7
Rectangle 74.9
Painting 72.6
Illustration 69.4
Paper 68.7
Drawing 68.4
Paper product 67.3
Vintage clothing 66.6
Visual arts 66.2
Font 64.2
Room 59.8
Book 59.1
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Microsoft
created on 2022-01-09

text 99.4
drawing 98.1
cartoon 92.8
sketch 92.2
person 90.2
clothing 88.4
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Color Analysis

Face analysis

Amazon

Google

AWS Rekognition

Age 34-42
Gender Female, 72.1%
Angry 55.5%
Sad 20.5%
Disgusted 13.2%
Confused 5.8%
Fear 2.2%
Calm 1.5%
Happy 0.8%
Surprised 0.6%

Feature analysis

Amazon

Person
Poster

Clarifai

Clothing
Human face
Picture frame

AWS Rekognition

Person 96%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-01-09

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-01-09

a vintage photo of a woman 67.8%
a vintage photo of a woman holding a sign 56.5%
a vintage photo of a sign 56.4%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-12

a family in a village.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-22

a photograph of a woman in a native american indian headdressuck, with a child

OpenAI GPT

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

The image depicts a traditional scene involving members of the Hopi tribe. It shows two individuals engaged in hair washing as they carefully work on someone seated in the center. The setting is outdoors, with an earthen wall in the background and tools hanging on it. The photograph's border is decorated with elegant lines, and handwritten labels provide details such as "Hopi Indian (Shoshonean)" and "Hair Washing." Additional text notes the image as a gift from Dr. Greenman in Augusta, Maine. The individuals are wearing customary garments of the time, adding a cultural and historical context to the scene.

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

The image is an old photograph depicting three individuals, identified by the text as Hopi Indians, engaged in an activity described as "Hair Washing." The central figure is seated and has long braids, while the two other individuals, who are standing and squatting respectively, seem to be tending to the central figure's hair. The setting appears to be outdoors, with a textured, possibly adobe wall in the background, suggesting a traditional or historical context. The photograph is framed by an ornate border, and handwritten notes on the mount indicate the following inscriptions: “Hopi Indian (Shoshonean)” at the top, “Hair Washing” at the bottom, and “Gift of Dr. Greenman Augusta, Maine” in the lower right corner. The photograph has a sepia tone typical of images from the late 19th to early 20th century.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows three Indigenous women sitting on the ground. They appear to be engaged in some kind of hair washing or grooming activity. The women are wearing traditional clothing and have long, braided hair. The background includes what looks like a palm tree or other vegetation. The image is presented in a sepia-toned, vintage photographic style.

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

The sepia-toned photograph depicts three young Native American girls sitting together outdoors, likely near their dwelling. The girl in the center appears to be the oldest and is holding a stick or staff, while the two younger girls are seated on either side of her. They are all wearing traditional clothing and the image has an aged, vintage aesthetic with handwritten text above and below the photograph border.

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

This is a historical black and white photograph labeled "Hair Washing" showing what appears to be Hopi Indian women engaged in a traditional hair washing activity. The image shows several individuals seated together outdoors against what appears to be an adobe or earthen wall, with some foliage visible at the top of the frame. The photograph is mounted in a decorative border frame on the page, and there are handwritten notes indicating it was taken in Augusta, Maine. The image provides an interesting ethnographic glimpse into traditional Native American grooming practices and daily life from this time period.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image is a sepia-toned photograph of three Native American children, likely from the Shoshonean tribe, engaged in a playful activity. The children are dressed in traditional clothing, with one child holding a bow and arrow, while the other two appear to be playing with a piece of fabric or a toy.

  • Children's Clothing
    • The children are dressed in traditional clothing, which suggests that the photograph was taken in the late 19th or early 20th century.
    • The clothing is simple and practical, with no visible signs of modernization or Western influence.
  • Playful Activity
    • The children are engaged in a playful activity, which suggests that they are happy and carefree.
    • The activity appears to be a game or a form of play, rather than a serious or formal event.
  • Photograph Quality
    • The photograph is of high quality, with clear details and a well-defined composition.
    • The sepia tone gives the image a warm and nostalgic feel, which adds to its historical significance.
  • Photographer's Signature
    • The photograph is signed by the photographer, "Gift of Dr. Greenman Augusta, Maine."
    • This suggests that the photograph was taken by a professional photographer, rather than an amateur.
  • Historical Significance
    • The photograph provides a glimpse into the daily lives of Native American children in the late 19th or early 20th century.
    • It highlights the importance of play and recreation in their lives, as well as their traditional clothing and customs.
  • Cultural Significance
    • The photograph is a valuable cultural artifact that provides insight into the history and traditions of the Shoshonean tribe.
    • It serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving cultural heritage and promoting cross-cultural understanding.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-10

The image is a sepia-toned photograph of three Native American women, likely from the Hopi tribe, engaged in hair washing. The photo is presented on a beige background with a decorative border and handwritten notes.

Key Elements:

  • Photograph: A sepia-toned image of three Native American women, possibly from the Hopi tribe, participating in hair washing.
  • Background: The photo is set against a beige background with a decorative border.
  • Handwritten Notes: The image features handwritten notes in cursive script, including "Hopi Indian" at the top left, "(Shoshonean)" above the photo, "Hair Washing" below the photo, and "Gift of Dr. Greenman Augusta, Maine" at the bottom right.

Overall Impression:

The image presents a historical and cultural snapshot of Native American life, specifically highlighting the traditional practice of hair washing among the Hopi people. The sepia tone and handwritten notes add to the image's nostalgic and archival feel, suggesting that it may be an old photograph or a reproduction of one.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image is an old photograph of three women sitting on the ground, engaged in washing their hair. The photograph is framed with a decorative border and has a handwritten title, "Hair Washing," at the bottom. The image is sepia-toned, giving it an antique look. The women are wearing traditional clothing, and one of them is holding a broom, which may have been used to clean the area before washing their hair. The photograph is labeled "Hopi Indian," indicating that the women are from the Hopi tribe.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image is a photograph of three individuals, possibly Native Americans, engaged in a traditional activity. The photograph is old, possibly from the late 19th or early 20th century, and has a sepia tone, which gives it an antique appearance. The photograph is framed with a decorative border and has handwritten text at the top and bottom. The text at the top reads "Hopi Indian," and the text at the bottom reads "Hair Washing." The individuals are sitting on the ground, and one of them is holding a bundle of hair. The background appears to be a natural setting, possibly a village or a communal area.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-17

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a sepia-toned photograph, likely dating back to the late 19th or early 20th century. It captures a scene of Indigenous people engaged in a cultural activity, specifically "Hair Washing" as labeled. The photograph is presented within a decorative border and is mounted on a larger card or backing.

Scene:

  • Three young girls are the primary subjects.
  • One girl stands and appears to be holding a bundle of straw, possibly for hair washing or cleaning.
  • Two other girls are seated, possibly assisting with the hair washing. One appears to be combing the hair of another, using what looks like a comb.

Setting & Context:

  • The setting is outdoors, with a textured adobe or stucco-like wall in the background.
  • The attire of the girls suggests Native American cultural dress, possibly Hopi or related based on the title "(Shohoowan)" and "Hopi Indian."
  • The title and notes written on the frame provide context and indicate the subject of the photograph.

Additional Details:

  • The photo is labeled: "Hopi Indian," and "Hair Washing".
  • It is labeled "Gift of Dr. Greenman, Augusta, Maine".

This photograph provides a glimpse into the daily lives and cultural practices of Native Americans, offering a historical and anthropological perspective.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-17

The vintage photograph, framed in a thin, decorative border, portrays a scene labeled "Hair Washing" with the handwritten notes "Hopi Indian" and "(Shoshonean)" at the top. The inscription "Gift of Dr. Greenman, Augusta, Maine" is visible at the bottom.

In the central scene, three Native American girls are depicted in what appears to be a hair-washing ritual. The girl in the background stands with a bundle of long, thin sticks or reeds held in front of her. She is wearing pigtails and a patterned garment, looking directly at the viewer with a serious expression.

The other two girls are seated on the ground. One is covered with a blanket, and appears to be brushing the hair of another girl. She is sitting with her back to the viewer wearing striped pants, and appears to be using a thin, curved implement to part her hair.

The background consists of a plain, light-colored wall, possibly made of adobe, with protruding sticks or branches adding texture. The overall tone of the photograph is warm, with the light suggesting an outdoor setting. The style and subject matter suggest the photograph was taken in the late 19th or early 20th century, a period when documenting indigenous cultures was common.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image is a vintage photograph depicting a scene from Native American life, specifically among the Hopi Indian tribe, which is identified as the Shoshonean group in the image. The photograph is titled "Hair Washing" and shows three individuals engaged in a hair washing activity.

  1. Setting: The scene appears to be outdoors, possibly near a traditional Hopi dwelling or structure. The background shows a textured wall, likely made of adobe or a similar material, with hanging items that could be plants or other natural materials.

  2. People:

    • The central figure is a young girl standing with her hair being washed. She is holding a bundle of what looks like dried plants or grasses.
    • Two other individuals, likely women, are seated on the ground. One is actively washing the young girl's hair, using a container that appears to hold water. The other woman is also involved in the activity, possibly assisting or waiting her turn.
  3. Clothing: The individuals are dressed in traditional attire, which includes patterned skirts and blouses. Their clothing is indicative of the cultural and historical context of the Hopi tribe.

  4. Activity: The main focus of the photograph is the hair washing ritual, showcasing a daily or communal activity within the tribe. The women are engaged in a task that highlights care and grooming practices within their community.

  5. Photographer: The image is credited to Dr. Greeman from Augusta, Maine, indicating that it might have been taken by a non-Native photographer, possibly for ethnographic or documentary purposes.

Overall, the photograph provides a glimpse into the traditional practices and daily life of the Hopi Indians, emphasizing community and cultural customs.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-06

This is a sepia-toned photograph, likely taken in the late 19th or early 20th century, of four individuals who appear to be Hopi Indians. The photo is labeled at the top with the text "Hopi Indian" and at the bottom with "(Shoshonean)" and "Hair Washing," indicating the subject of the photograph. The individuals are sitting on the ground in front of a stone wall with some vegetation. Two of the individuals are sitting and appear to be washing or grooming the hair of the third person, who is standing and facing them. All four are dressed in what seem to be traditional native attire, with some wearing skirts and others with more exposed clothing. The style of the photograph, including the sepia tone and the ornate border, suggests it is a historical document, possibly donated to a collection as indicated by the handwritten note at the bottom right that reads "Gift of Dr. Greenman, Augusta, Maine."

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-06

This is a vintage photograph depicting three Hopi Indian women engaged in hair washing, as indicated by the handwritten caption at the bottom of the image. The photograph is framed with an ornate border and includes additional text at the top and bottom.

At the top, it is labeled "Hopi Indian (Shoshonean)," suggesting the tribal affiliation and possibly a reference to the Shoshone people. The women are dressed in traditional attire, with one seated on a wooden chair and the other two crouching or kneeling on the ground. They are using a bowl and what appears to be a brush or a similar tool to wash the seated woman's hair. The background shows a stone wall with some hanging decorations, possibly natural elements like dried plants.

The text at the bottom indicates that the photograph is a gift from Dr. Greenwood from Augusta, Maine. The overall tone of the image is sepia, giving it an aged appearance.

Text analysis

Amazon

Indian
of
Dr
Hair
Gift
Hair Washing
Gift of Dr Greenman
Hope Indian
Washing
Hope
Maine
Augusta, Maine
Greenman
Augusta,
(Shoshonean)

Google

Indian (Shoodonean) Hair W. Weching Kilf R Ar. Areenman 4. Augueta, Maine
Indian
(Shoodonean)
Hair
W.
Weching
Kilf
R
Ar.
Areenman
4.
Augueta,
Maine