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Human Generated Data

Title

Embroidered Cloth

Date

c. 1900

People

-

Classification

Textile Arts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Adelphia Allen Campbell in memory of her sister, Winifred Allen Short, 1980.28

Human Generated Data

Title

Embroidered Cloth

Date

c. 1900

Classification

Textile Arts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Adelphia Allen Campbell in memory of her sister, Winifred Allen Short, 1980.28

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-23

weaving 98.9
fiber 96.6
design 96.3
handmade 96
texture 95.8
no person 95.1
desktop 95.1
yarn 94
abstract 93.6
traditional 93.6
cotton 93.5
fabric 91.1
retro 90.7
wood 90.6
pattern 90.3
craft 89.2
paper 88.8
old 85.7
linen 85.5
textile 85.1

Imagga
created on 2019-07-23

lace 80.6
frame 44.1
retro 39.3
decoration 37.7
design 35.5
burlap 35.2
old 34.2
vintage 31.4
border 30.8
antique 30.5
ornate 30.2
decorative 30.1
art 30.1
arabesque 26.9
pattern 25.3
blank 23.5
ornament 23.3
element 23.2
paper 22.8
texture 21.5
grunge 21.3
decor 21.2
graphic 19
ancient 18.2
gold 18.1
style 17.8
floral 17
card 16.9
stamp 15.5
empty 15.5
invitation 15.4
aged 14.5
textured 14
backdrop 14
classical 13.4
artwork 12.8
painting 12.6
collection 12.6
embroidery 12.1
golden 12
black 12
letter 11.9
square 11.8
deco 11.7
flower 11.5
copy 11.5
creative 11.5
ornamental 11.4
cover 11.1
object 11
space 10.9
carved 10.8
mail 10.5
page 10.2
swirl 10.1
leaf 10.1
elegance 10.1
wood 10
postage 9.8
carving 9.8
rustic 9.6
greeting 9.3
wallpaper 9.2
banner 9.2
paint 9.1
brown 8.8
framework 8.8
fabric 8.8
symbol 8.8
handmade 8.7
scroll 8.6
old fashioned 8.6
canvas 8.5
classic 8.4
shape 8.2
gilded 7.9
certificate 7.8
album 7.8
portrait 7.8
luxury 7.7
post 7.6
label 7.5
elements 7.4
backgrounds 7.3
business 7.3
interior 7.1
conceptual 7.1

Google
created on 2019-07-23

Placemat 92
Textile 85.7
Needlework 80.3
Lace 80.1
Tablecloth 80
Doily 75
Pattern 73.9
Rectangle 68.2
Woven fabric 62.6
Linens 61.9
Symmetry 61.3
Beige 59.9
Square 56
Crochet 55.2
Pattern 50.5

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-23

nintendo 100
text 97.1
pattern 55.8

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug

Clarifai

Picture frame

AWS Rekognition

Rug 99.1%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-07-23

paintings art 54.4%
streetview architecture 45.5%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-23

a close up of a piece of paper 74.3%
close up of a piece of paper 72.1%
a piece of paper 72%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-15

a photograph of a square rug with fringe fringes and fringe fringes

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-28

a woven square with fringes on the top

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-09

The image depicts an intricately designed square piece of fabric, displaying delicate embroidery and lacework. The centerpiece is a symmetrical geometric pattern framed by layers of smaller intricate designs, including cutwork and openwork techniques. Surrounding these patterns is a border adorned with additional decorative motifs, leading to fringed edges on all sides. The textile appears to be cream or off-white in color, showcasing its craftsmanship against a stark black background to highlight its details.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-09

The image depicts an intricate piece of textile art, specifically a square lace doily. The doily features an elaborate design with geometric patterns and is crafted from light, possibly white or off-white, thread. The central portion of the doily has a symmetrical, detailed pattern that resembles floral or star motifs. Surrounding this central design are several concentric borders featuring various openwork and solid stitch techniques, including squares and diamond patterns. The edges of the doily are adorned with a fringe that adds a decorative and somewhat rustic touch. The background is black, which helps to highlight the delicate craftsmanship and details of the lacework.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-15

The image shows a decorative textile or fabric item with an intricate lace-like pattern. The central design features a square or rectangular motif with a repeating geometric pattern, surrounded by a border of fringe or tassels. The overall effect is delicate and intricate, with the light-colored textile contrasting against the dark background. The craftsmanship and attention to detail in the design are quite impressive.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-15

This image shows a delicate piece of whitework embroidery or lacework, likely a doily or small decorative cloth. It features an intricate geometric design with a square pattern that radiates from the center outward in concentric squares. The piece has detailed drawn thread work and cutwork creating beautiful patterns of holes and spaces throughout the design. The edges are finished with a delicate fringe of white threads all around the perimeter. The textile appears to be made from white or off-white linen or cotton fabric. This style of needlework requires great skill and precision, as it combines various techniques including pulled thread work, cutwork, and possibly hardanger embroidery. The piece is photographed against a black background which helps highlight the detailed needlework patterns.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image shows a square, off-white woven mat with a fringe border. The mat is made of a woven material, possibly cotton or linen, and features a geometric pattern with a central square motif surrounded by a series of concentric squares. The pattern is created using a combination of different weaving techniques, including plain weave, twill, and herringbone.

The fringe border is made up of long, thin threads that are woven into the mat at regular intervals. The fringe is slightly uneven, with some threads being longer than others, giving the mat a slightly rustic appearance.

The background of the image is a solid black color, which helps to highlight the texture and pattern of the mat. Overall, the image suggests that the mat is a handmade or artisanal item, possibly created using traditional weaving techniques.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image depicts a square, off-white, handmade crocheted piece of fabric, likely a doily or small rug, with a fringe border. The center of the piece features a square pattern, surrounded by concentric squares with various geometric patterns, including diamonds and zigzags. The fringe border is made up of long, thin threads that are evenly spaced and extend from the edges of the fabric.

The background of the image is solid black, which helps to highlight the details of the crocheted piece. Overall, the image showcases a beautiful and intricate example of handmade craftsmanship.

Amazon Nova

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

The image features a square piece of lace with intricate designs and fringes. The lace is predominantly white, with some areas showing a slightly darker shade, possibly due to the lighting or the fabric's texture. The lace has a central square pattern, surrounded by a border with smaller geometric shapes. The border and the central square both have detailed, lace-like patterns that include small holes and decorative stitches. The edges of the lace are adorned with fringes, which are thin and long, adding a delicate touch to the overall design. The background is black, which makes the lace stand out more prominently.

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

The image shows a square piece of fabric with a white color. The fabric has a square design in the middle, and the edges are decorated with fringes. The fabric appears to be a piece of clothing, possibly a handkerchief. The fringes on the edges give it a decorative touch. The white color of the fabric makes it look clean and elegant. Overall, the image showcases a simple yet elegant piece of fabric with a unique design.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-08

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a square piece of antique needlework, likely a doily or small placemat, set against a black background. The doily is off-white, with intricate geometric patterns created through drawn thread embroidery, giving it a delicate, openwork design. The piece is framed by a fringe of loose threads that extends from all four sides.

The central design features a small square with a lattice-like pattern of small x's, and concentric square borders around it, each with different types of stitches and patterns. Some borders include rows of tiny squares, while others have textured or raised stitching. The edges of the doily are defined by a simpler woven pattern, which gives way to the fringe. The black background provides a strong contrast, highlighting the detail and the vintage aesthetic of the doily. The lighting is even, allowing the texture and details of the needlework to be clearly visible.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-08

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image showcases a square piece of intricately embroidered fabric. It's a delicate and detailed work, likely a textile piece of some historical or artistic significance. The fabric is a light, off-white color.

Details:

  • Shape and Design: The piece is square with a series of concentric square borders with different geometric designs. The borders are defined by varying widths and stitch patterns, creating a layered effect. The inner most square has a latticework design.
  • Embroidery Techniques: The embroidery appears to use a variety of techniques, including:
    • Openwork: Several sections feature openwork, creating a lacelike effect, possibly with areas where threads are cut and the fabric is pulled.
    • Geometric Patterns: The dominant motifs include squares, crosses, and repeating geometric shapes.
    • Stitch Variation: Different stitch types and densities are used, adding texture and visual interest.
  • Fringe: The outer edges of the square have a fringe, adding a decorative element.
  • Color and Material: The fabric has a natural, undyed appearance, with a slight color variation between the base fabric and the embroidery thread.
  • Background: The piece is shown against a plain black background, which enhances its visibility and emphasizes the delicate details.

Possible Interpretation:

This piece is likely a form of decorative textile work, perhaps a doily, part of a larger textile, or a decorative element for clothing. The fine craftsmanship and intricate designs suggest it may have been created for a special purpose or as an artistic expression.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image depicts a square piece of fabric with intricate woven patterns. The fabric appears to be made of light-colored thread, possibly cotton or linen, and features a variety of textured designs. The edges of the fabric are fringed, giving it a rustic and handcrafted appearance.

The central design includes a symmetrical pattern with a mix of open and closed weaves, creating a visually appealing contrast. The patterns consist of geometric shapes, including squares, rectangles, and crosses, arranged in a balanced and harmonious manner. The overall effect is one of delicate craftsmanship, likely achieved through a technique such as hand weaving or needlework. The piece could be used as a decorative item, such as a coaster, doily, or part of a larger textile project.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-12

The image depicts a square piece of lacework, likely a handkerchief or decorative piece. The lace is predominantly cream or light beige in color and features intricate patterns and designs. It has a symmetrical structure with a central square motif surrounded by concentric squares and geometric patterns. The lace is adorned with fringes along its edges, adding a decorative touch and enhancing the overall aesthetic. The background is black, which makes the lace stand out prominently. The craftsmanship suggests that it could be a piece of traditional or antique lace, possibly created through techniques such as bobbin lace or filet lace.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-12

This image depicts a square piece of decorative lace or a handwoven textile with intricate patterns. The fabric features a symmetrical design with a central square motif that is surrounded by various geometric patterns. The patterns include a mix of solid and openwork sections, creating a visually appealing contrast. The edges of the piece are finished with fringes, adding a decorative touch. The overall color of the textile is a light beige or cream, and it is displayed against a black background, which enhances the visibility of the detailed work. The craftsmanship suggests that this piece could be a traditional handcrafted item, possibly used as a table mat, a decorative panel, or a piece of wall art.

Text analysis

Amazon

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