Human Generated Data

Title

Sugar Nippers

Date

c. 1790

People

Artist: George Aiken, American 1765 - 1832

Classification

Tools and Equipment

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Bequest of David Berg, 1999.306.60

Human Generated Data

Title

Sugar Nippers

People

Artist: George Aiken, American 1765 - 1832

Date

c. 1790

Classification

Tools and Equipment

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Bequest of David Berg, 1999.306.60

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-02-19

Cutlery 94.9
Oars 93.6
Spoon 83.9
Baseball 66.4
Softball 66.4
Team Sport 66.4
Team 66.4
Sport 66.4
Sports 66.4

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-28

no person 98.1
carpentry 93.4
knife 92.7
still life 92.2
wood 92.1
furniture 90.8
art 89.3
steel 89.2
family 88.3
cutout 85
indoors 84.7
food 84
cooking 82.2
old 80.7
log 79.6
renovation 79.6
hot 79.4
hardwood 78.3
cutlery 77.7
sharp 76.8

Imagga
created on 2022-02-19

rule 75.7
measuring stick 56.1
measuring instrument 42
pencil 40.1
instrument 35.7
writing implement 25.2
tool 19.8
paper 18.8
object 17.6
wood 16.7
close 14.8
education 14.7
equipment 14.4
design 13.5
wooden 13.2
old 12.5
texture 12.5
color 12.2
nobody 11.7
measurement 10.6
measure 10.5
metal 10.5
device 10.3
ruler 9.8
office 9.6
envelope 9.6
closeup 9.4
page 9.3
school 9
silver 8.8
brown 8.8
art 8.6
line 8.6
business 8.5
number 8.4
horizontal 8.4
note 8.3
retro 8.2
hand tool 8.2
detail 8
material 8
board 7.9
textured 7.9
food 7.9
work 7.9
frame 7.9
measuring 7.8
blank 7.7
wall 7.7
stick 7.6
pattern 7.5
vintage 7.4
document 7.4
rough 7.3
yellow 7.3
black 7.2
lines 7.2
colorful 7.2

Google
created on 2022-02-19

Wood 84.8
Beige 76.1
Natural material 73.6
Fashion accessory 66.4
Rectangle 64.8
Twig 58.6

Microsoft
created on 2022-02-19

indoor 94.6
design 91
tan 74.7
tool 71.4
beige 64.2
office supplies 59.3
tableware 45.7
dirty 20.7

Color Analysis

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-02-19

text visuals 61.2%
interior objects 24.8%
nature landscape 9.8%
beaches seaside 1.2%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-02-19

a close up of a knife 57.9%
close up of a knife 54.6%
a knife and fork 50.1%

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-24

a photograph of a pair of spoons with a spoon and fork

OpenAI GPT

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

This is an image of a pair of antique silver sugar tongs. The tongs are elegantly crafted with a curved shape designed to grip small items such as sugar cubes. One end has a textured design resembling a cross-hatch pattern, while the other is smooth. The arms are adorned with delicate line detailing for decoration. The hallmark on the side indicates that they were likely handmade or crafted by a silversmith. The overall appearance suggests they are both functional and decorative, reflecting refined craftsmanship.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-11

The image shows a pair of silver sugar tongs, which are a type of serving utensil used to pick up sugar cubes. They are elegantly designed with a smooth, metallic finish. Each end of the tongs has a slightly spoon-like shape, with one end featuring a textured, crosshatched pattern for better grip. The body of the tongs is elongated and gently curving, allowing for flexibility in opening and closing. There is a subtle decorative edge running along the length of the tongs, adding to their aesthetic appeal.

Anthropic Claude

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

The image shows a pair of old, worn wrenches or pliers. The tools appear to be made of metal, likely brass or a similar alloy, and have a curved, elongated shape. They seem to be vintage or antique in nature, with a patina and signs of wear on the surface. The tools are positioned side by side on a plain, light-colored background, allowing the viewer to focus on their unique design and aged appearance.

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

This image shows what appears to be antique or vintage silver sugar tongs. The tongs have a decorative pattern engraved along their length, with a crosshatched or diamond pattern visible on one end. The metal appears to have a patina that comes with age, giving it a slightly tarnished, cream-colored appearance. The tongs have a classic design with two prongs that would be used to grip sugar cubes or other small items. They're photographed against a plain white background.

Meta Llama

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

The image features a pair of antique silver tongs, with one tong lying flat on its side and the other positioned above it, angled slightly to the left. The tongs have a long, thin handle with a rounded end and a small, oval-shaped head at the opposite end. The handle is adorned with intricate engravings, adding to their ornate appearance.

The tongs are made of silver, which gives them a shiny, reflective appearance. The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the tongs. Overall, the image presents a clear and detailed view of the antique silver tongs, showcasing their unique design and craftsmanship.

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

The image depicts a pair of silver sugar tongs, positioned diagonally from the top left to the bottom right. The tongs are crafted from silver and feature a decorative design on the handles. Notably, the tips of the tongs are rounded and smooth, while the handles display a pattern of small dots along their length. A small rectangular mark is visible on the top handle, although its details are not discernible.

The background of the image is a plain white surface, which suggests that the photograph may have been taken for use in an online marketplace or catalog. Overall, the image presents a clear and detailed view of the silver sugar tongs, highlighting their craftsmanship and design.

Amazon Nova

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

The image shows a pair of antique silver tongs displayed on a white background. The tongs have a classic, elegant design with intricate details and patterns. The handles are slightly curved and have a decorative pattern of lines and swirls. The tongs have a long, narrow shape with a flat, oval-shaped grip at the end. The silver color of the tongs has a slight tarnish, indicating their age and history. Overall, the image showcases the beauty and craftsmanship of these antique silver tongs.

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

The image shows two antique silver tongs placed on a white surface. The tongs are made of silver and have a shiny surface. The tongs have a curved handle with a decorative pattern on it. The tongs are placed on a white surface, and the light is reflecting on the tongs. The tongs are probably used for serving food.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-20

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a pair of antique silver sugar tongs against a plain white background. The tongs have a classic design with long, slightly tapering arms connected by a curved, U-shaped hinge. The ends of the tongs have small, spoon-shaped grippers. The tongs feature decorative detailing, including patterned edges along the arms and handles. One arm has a visible hallmark or maker's mark. The overall aesthetic of the tongs is elegant and refined.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-20

Here's a description of the image:

The image features a pair of silver sugar tongs. The tongs are curved and have an open, U-shaped design. The tips have different decorative elements: one has a flat, rectangular shape with some indentation, while the other has a rounded, textured design in a cross-hatch pattern. The handles have a subtle pattern along their edges, and one handle includes a small rectangular maker's mark. The background is a solid, light gray. The lighting is soft, highlighting the metallic shine of the silverware.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image shows a pair of antique silver sugar tongs. These tongs are designed for serving sugar cubes or similar small items. The tongs feature an ornate design with a decorative pattern along the edges. The handles are slightly curved and taper towards the ends, which are shaped like acorns. The surface of the tongs has a polished finish, though there are some signs of wear and tarnish, indicating their age and use. The overall design suggests that they are a vintage or antique item, likely used in a formal dining setting.

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