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Human Generated Data

Title

Embroidered Sampler

Date

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People

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Classification

Textile Arts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Professor William M. Davis, 1923.40

Human Generated Data

Title

Embroidered Sampler

Classification

Textile Arts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Professor William M. Davis, 1923.40

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-07-06

Quilt 83.9
Applique 73.3
Pattern 63
Patchwork 55

Clarifai
created on 2019-07-06

pattern 99.3
decoration 99.1
texture 99.1
retro 98.7
art 98.5
floral 98.2
fabric 97.9
design 97.9
flower 97.7
abstract 97.5
vector 97.3
textile 97.3
vintage 97.1
paper 97
illustration 97
wallpaper 96.7
desktop 96.6
style 96
graphic 95.2
ornate 93.7

Imagga
created on 2019-07-06

handkerchief 97.1
piece of cloth 77
fabric 62.3
vintage 33.1
texture 31.3
envelope 30
paper 29.8
pillow 29.7
retro 28.7
pattern 26.7
old 26.5
design 24.2
floral 23.8
cushion 23.5
card 23
frame 22.5
art 21.5
grunge 21.3
decoration 19.6
container 19
flower 18.5
wallpaper 18.4
backdrop 17.3
antique 17.3
padding 17
aged 16.3
color 16.1
page 14.9
blank 14.6
cotton 13.8
letter 13.8
material 13.4
decorative 13.4
textile 13.3
leaf 13.2
graphic 13.1
greeting 13
holiday 12.9
colorful 12.9
scrapbook 12.6
stamp 12.6
invitation 12.5
mail 12.4
sheet 12.2
ancient 12.1
album 11.7
decor 11.5
ornate 11
border 10.9
collection 10.8
postal 10.8
congratulation 10.8
used 10.6
textured 10.5
post 10.5
seamless 10.5
style 10.4
empty 10.3
binding 10.1
postmark 9.9
postage 9.8
surface 9.7
brown 9.6
patterns 9.5
birthday 9.3
dirty 9
text 8.7
ornament 8.6
space 8.5
set 8.5
cover 8.3
element 8.3
gold 8.2
colors 7.9
stamps 7.9
announcement 7.8
silk 7.7
worn 7.6
damaged 7.6
anniversary 7.5
note 7.4
yellow 7.3
paint 7.2
office 7.2
creative 7.1
binder 7
season 7

Google
created on 2019-07-06

Textile 90.4
Quilting 85.5
Art 78.1
Pattern 77.3
Leaf 75.9
Linens 75.1
Needlework 74.6
Quilt 73.5
Pattern 69.1
Visual arts 68.6
Rectangle 66.8
Placemat 62.2
Motif 58.4
Patchwork 57.5
Craft 54.6

Microsoft
created on 2019-07-06

motif 77.6
pattern 76.7
quilt 65.2
art 65
painting 64.9
drawing 64.6
pattern (fashion design) 56.2
child art 53.6
fabric 21.3

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug

Clarifai

Flower
Clothing

AWS Rekognition

Rug 99.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-07-06

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-07-06

a fabric surface 41.1%
a close up of a fabric surface 41%
a close up of a curtain 34.3%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-02

a photograph of a very old looking rug with a lot of different colored patterns

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

an old rug with colorful designs on it

OpenAI GPT

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

This image shows a piece of intricate, hand-stitched textile embroidery featuring a variety of colorful geometric and floral patterns. The fabric appears to be rectangular and showcases an array of motifs in horizontal rows that span the entire width, each row offering a distinct design or theme.

The designs include stylized flowers, vines, birds, and abstract shapes rendered in vibrant shades of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and pink, all set against a light beige or off-white background. Some rows include symmetrical patterns, while others have more organic or freeform arrangements. Toward the left side, there are more whimsical designs like animals and vessels. The embroidery reflects a traditional or folk art aesthetic, possibly from a cultural heritage emphasizing handcrafted textile arts.

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

The image depicts a textile sampler showcasing a variety of intricate embroidered patterns and motifs. The fabric appears to be a rectangular piece with a cream-colored base, allowing for the vibrant colors of the embroidery to stand out. The patterns are arranged in horizontal bands across the fabric, each featuring different designs.

The left side of the sampler features complex floral and abstract motifs, showcasing a wide array of colors including reds, pinks, greens, blues, and browns. There are geometric shapes and symmetrical designs, as well as stylized representations of plants or flowers.

As you move towards the right side of the sampler, the patterns appear to be more repetitive and uniform, with rows of repeating geometric or floral patterns. The color palette extends to include yellows, light blues, and oranges, creating a visually rich and diverse piece.

Overall, the sampler serves as a showcase of various embroidery techniques and styles, reflecting the skills and creativity involved in textile arts.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-14

This image appears to be a collection of various textile samples or fragments, likely from different eras and cultures. The textiles display a wide range of intricate, colorful patterns and designs, including floral motifs, geometric shapes, and abstract patterns. The materials and techniques used seem to vary, suggesting a diverse array of textile traditions and craftsmanship. The overall impression is one of a visually striking and culturally rich collection of textile art.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-14

This appears to be a vintage or antique embroidery sampler, showing various decorative cross-stitch patterns arranged in vertical bands. The piece is worked on what looks like natural linen or cotton fabric, and features multiple colors including red, blue, green, yellow, orange, and brown. The patterns include floral motifs, geometric designs, birds, and stylized plant forms. The stitching creates both delicate and bold designs, with some sections showing intricate border patterns while others display larger, more prominent motifs. The overall composition has a folk art quality typical of traditional needlework samplers, which were often used to practice and display different embroidery techniques and patterns.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image presents a vibrant, intricately designed tapestry or rug, showcasing a diverse array of patterns and colors.

Tapestry/Rug Details

  • The tapestry/rug is rectangular in shape, with a slightly curved top edge.
  • It features a predominantly cream-colored background, adorned with an assortment of colorful designs and patterns.
  • The patterns include geometric shapes, floral motifs, and abstract designs, all rendered in a variety of bright and muted hues.
  • The tapestry/rug appears to be made of a thick, woven material, possibly wool or a wool-blend fabric.

Background

  • The background of the image is a solid black color, which provides a striking contrast to the colorful tapestry/rug.

Overall Impression

  • The image exudes a sense of warmth and coziness, evoking feelings of comfort and relaxation.
  • The intricate patterns and vibrant colors of the tapestry/rug create a visually appealing and engaging visual experience.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image depicts a vibrant tapestry or rug, showcasing a diverse array of colorful patterns and designs. The tapestry is divided into sections, each featuring unique motifs, including flowers, leaves, and geometric shapes. The colors used are bright and bold, with shades of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and pink standing out against the cream-colored background.

The tapestry appears to be made from a woven material, possibly wool or cotton, and has a rough, textured surface. The edges of the tapestry are frayed, suggesting that it may be an antique or vintage piece. The overall effect is one of warmth and coziness, inviting the viewer to touch and explore the intricate details of the tapestry.

In the background, a solid black surface provides a striking contrast to the colorful tapestry, drawing attention to the intricate patterns and designs. The image suggests that the tapestry is being showcased or displayed, perhaps in a museum or art gallery setting. Overall, the image presents a beautiful and captivating example of traditional craftsmanship and textile art.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

This image shows a piece of embroidery, likely a rug or a wall hanging, with a variety of colorful patterns and designs. The embroidery appears to be done in a cross-stitch technique, with small, evenly spaced stitches creating intricate shapes and motifs. The patterns are arranged in a series of horizontal bands or rows, with each row featuring a different design or motif. The colors used in the embroidery are bright and varied, including shades of pink, blue, green, yellow, and orange. The overall effect is one of vibrant, playful, and intricate artistry.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-04

The image shows a long, narrow piece of fabric with various colorful designs. It appears to be a hand-stitched rug, which is a type of textile art. The rug is divided into several vertical sections, each featuring different patterns and motifs. The patterns include flowers, trees, animals, and geometric shapes, all rendered in vibrant colors such as red, blue, yellow, and green. The rug is laid out on a black surface, providing a stark contrast that highlights the intricate details of the embroidery.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-14

Here's a description of the image:

The image showcases a rectangular textile, likely a piece of embroidery or needlework. The background appears to be an off-white or cream-colored fabric. The textile is meticulously adorned with a wide array of colorful, intricate embroidery patterns. The patterns are arranged in vertical bands or sections, each displaying distinct motifs and color palettes.

Some of the notable elements in the embroidery include:

  • Floral designs: The piece features numerous stylized flowers in various colors, including pink, orange, red, and blue.
  • Geometric patterns: There are bands of geometric shapes, such as squares, diamonds, and zigzags, in contrasting colors.
  • Animal motifs: At least two of the image crops show animal figures, including a deer and a monkey.
  • Color Palette: The embroidery exhibits a rich and diverse color palette, with a strong emphasis on primary colors like red, yellow, and blue, along with secondary colors like orange, green, and purple.

The craftsmanship is highly detailed and suggests a long history of handiwork. The composition and design of the embroidery appear to be carefully planned, creating a visually appealing and intricate textile.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-14

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a detailed, rectangular embroidery sampler. The background is a pale, almost off-white fabric, and it's covered with rows of different patterns stitched in a variety of colors. These patterns include floral motifs, geometric shapes, stylized animals (like birds and possibly other creatures), and more abstract designs.

The colors range from vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows to softer blues, greens, and pinks. The density of the embroidery varies across the sampler, with some areas more densely stitched than others. The sampler is arranged in vertical columns of different patterns and designs. The overall impression is one of intricate craftsmanship and a display of various embroidery techniques. Given the style and motifs, it appears to be a historical piece of textile art, likely dating back several centuries.

Mistral Pixtral

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

The image depicts a beautifully crafted piece of embroidery, likely a sampler, which is a type of embroidery used to demonstrate various stitching techniques and patterns. The sampler is divided into multiple vertical sections, each showcasing different designs and motifs.

  1. Left Section: This section features a variety of small, intricate motifs including a house, a tree, and some floral designs. The colors used here are bright and varied, including red, yellow, green, and blue.

  2. Second Section from the Left: This section contains a large, central floral design with a pink center and green leaves. Surrounding it are smaller, geometric patterns in green, blue, and yellow.

  3. Middle Section: This part of the sampler has a more geometric focus, with a diamond-shaped pattern in the center. The colors here are more subdued, with shades of brown, beige, and green.

  4. Second Section from the Right: This section features a repeating pattern of colorful flowers in shades of orange, red, and blue, arranged in a grid-like fashion. The background is a light beige color, and the flowers are outlined in green.

  5. Right Section: The final section on the right has a series of vertical stripes with floral and geometric patterns. The colors used are pink, blue, and green, creating a harmonious and visually appealing design.

Overall, the sampler is a testament to the skill and creativity of the embroiderer, showcasing a wide range of stitching techniques and color combinations. The background fabric appears to be a natural, off-white linen, which provides a neutral canvas for the vibrant embroidery.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-01

The image depicts a traditional embroidered textile, likely a Scandinavian or Eastern European folk art piece. The embroidery is done on a light-colored fabric background, possibly linen or cotton. The design is intricate and features a variety of patterns and motifs.

  • On the far left, there are depictions of animals, possibly deer or other forest creatures, along with floral and geometric designs.
  • Moving right, there are more floral patterns, including what looks like a large flower or tree.
  • Further to the right, the design becomes more geometric with repeating patterns, including squares and stars.
  • The far right section has more floral motifs, including stars and other floral shapes.

The colors used in the embroidery are vibrant and varied, including red, green, yellow, blue, and brown. The overall composition is symmetrical and balanced, with each section of the textile featuring a different pattern or design. The craftsmanship suggests it is a hand-embroidered piece, likely used as a decorative item in a home or as a part of traditional clothing or accessories.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-01

The image displays a traditional textile, likely a tapestry or a woven piece, featuring a variety of intricate patterns and designs. The fabric appears to be made from a natural yarn, with a light beige or cream background. The design includes a mix of geometric and naturalistic elements, such as floral motifs, geometric shapes, and what could be interpreted as stylized animal or bird figures.

The patterns are organized into vertical stripes or bands, each with its unique design, and the colors used are primarily earthy tones with pops of brighter hues like red, yellow, green, and blue. Some of the designs resemble traditional motifs found in many cultures, possibly indicating a specific regional or historical origin. The craftsmanship suggests that this textile may be used for decorative purposes, such as wall hangings, table runners, or clothing.

Text analysis

Amazon

SNSUL

Google

PE
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