Human Generated Data

Title

Box of pencils

Date

20th century

People

-

Classification

Artists' Tools

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies, Gift of the Barnett and Annalee Newman Foundation, ARCH.2007.9.57

Human Generated Data

Title

Box of pencils

Date

20th century

Classification

Artists' Tools

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies, Gift of the Barnett and Annalee Newman Foundation, ARCH.2007.9.57

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-09-03

Text 95.8
Pencil 80.2
Paper 76.6
Incense 57.6

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-30

no person 99.7
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data 79.3
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template 78.3
design 78

Imagga
created on 2022-09-03

book 100
product 100
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banking 19.3
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number 7.5
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object 7.3
data 7.3
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tape 7.3
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concepts 7.1

Google
created on 2022-09-03

Rectangle 87.6
Font 83.3
Wood 81.6
Gas 77.7
Publication 73.6
Metal 66.6
Parallel 65.9
Wood stain 64
Paint 62.4
Pattern 58.5
Hardwood 57.2
Steel 50.8

Microsoft
created on 2022-09-03

text 99.9
book 95.3
screenshot 67

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Box

Clarifai

No features identified

AWS Rekognition

Box 64.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-09-03

cars vehicles 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-09-03

text 99.3%

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-20

a photograph of a box of pencils with a pencil and pencil

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-10

This image shows a vintage box of pencils labeled "BLACKJAX Extra Soft Lead Pencils." The top half of the box is visible, featuring a black and orange design. The text on the box specifies "For Heavy Writing and Marking" and identifies the retailer as Goldsmith Bros., "The Big Stationery Store" located at 77 Nassau St., New York. It also includes a telephone number: "Cortlandt 7-7900." The box contains one dozen pencils, described as having a "Round Shape."

The bottom half shows the inside of the box, where the pencils are neatly arranged. The pencils are bright yellow-orange with gold-colored text marked "GENERAL'S SEMI-HEX · DRAWING U.S.A. 497 · 3H." They are designed for drawing and are labeled "3H," indicating their hardness grade. Some wear is visible on the packaging, emphasizing its vintage nature.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-10

The image depicts a vintage box of pencils. The box is labeled "BLACKJAX EXTRA SOFT LEAD PENCILS," which indicates that these pencils are suitable for heavy writing and marking. The label also mentions "ROUND SHAPE," suggesting the pencils are round in shape. The packaging claims the pencils are for "Heavy Writing and Marking" and lists "GOLDSMITH BROS., The Big Stationery Store 77 NASSAU ST., N.Y." with a telephone number "COrtlandt 7-7900."

The box is yellow with black text and some decorative lines, creating a retro appearance. The top of the box is removed or open, displaying the contents—pencils—inside. There are twelve yellow pencils visible in the box, as the packaging suggests "ONE DOZEN." The pencils have the text "GENERAL'S SEMI-HEX * DRAWING U.S.A. 497 – 3H" printed on them, indicating the brand "General's," model "Semi-Hex," type "Drawing," and hardness grade "3H." The pencils are neatly arranged within the box, confirming it is a complete set.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-13

The image shows a box of Blackjax extra soft lead pencils. The box is orange in color and prominently displays the "Blackjax" brand name. The pencils themselves are visible in the lower part of the image, and they appear to be yellow in color. The box indicates that the pencils are "for heavy writing and marking" and provides contact information for Goldsmith Bros., the company that sold these pencils.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-13

This is a vintage box of "Black Jax" extra soft lead pencils, designed for heavy writing and marking. The box is orange with black text and appears to be from Goldsmith Bros., "The Big Stationery Store" located at 77 Nassau St. in New York. The box indicates it contains one dozen round-shaped pencils. The store's phone number is listed as COrtlandt 7-7900. The bottom portion of the image shows the pencils themselves lined up in the box, with their yellow bodies visible. This appears to be a piece of vintage office or school supplies, likely from several decades ago based on the design and typography.

Meta Llama

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

The image presents a vintage box of BlackJax extra soft lead pencils, showcasing the product's packaging and contents.

  • The box is rectangular in shape with a yellow-brown color and black text.
    • The top of the box features the brand name "BLACKJAX" in large black letters.
    • Below the brand name, the text "EXTRA SOFT LEAD PENCILS" is written in smaller black letters.
    • In the top-left corner, the text "ONE DOZEN" is displayed in small black letters.
    • In the top-right corner, the text "ROUND SHAPE" is written in small black letters.
    • A black rectangle on the front of the box contains the text "For Heavy Writing and Marking" in yellow letters.
    • Below this, the text "GOLDSMITH BROS. The Big Stationery Store 77 NASSAU ST., N.Y." is written in small yellow letters.
    • At the bottom of the box, the text "Telephone CORILANDI 7-7900" is displayed in small yellow letters.
  • The box is open, revealing the pencils inside.
    • The pencils are yellow in color and have a soft lead tip.
    • The pencils are arranged horizontally in the box, with the tips facing upwards.
    • The pencils are labeled with the text "GENERAL'S SEMI-HEX * DRAWING USA * HB" in small black letters.
  • The background of the image is a plain gray color.
    • The gray background provides a neutral backdrop for the box and pencils.

In summary, the image showcases a vintage box of BlackJax extra soft lead pencils, highlighting the product's packaging and contents. The box features a yellow-brown color with black text, including the brand name, product description, and contact information. The pencils inside the box are yellow in color and have a soft lead tip, with labels indicating their use for heavy writing and marking. The plain gray background provides a clean and simple setting for the image.

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

The image depicts a box of Blackjax Extra Soft Lead Pencils, with the box open and the pencils visible inside. The box is yellow with black text and has a rectangular shape. It features the brand name "BLACKJAX" in large letters at the top, followed by the product description "EXTRA SOFT LEAD PENCILS" in smaller text below. The box also includes additional information such as the number of pencils included (one dozen), the pencil shape (round), and the intended use (for heavy writing and marking). The pencils themselves are yellow with black text and have a rounded tip. They are arranged horizontally within the box, with the tips facing upwards. The background of the image is a plain gray color, which helps to highlight the details of the box and pencils. Overall, the image provides a clear view of the product and its packaging, making it suitable for use in advertising or promotional materials.

Amazon Nova

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

The image features two boxes of pencils. The top box is a vintage yellow box with black text that reads "BLACKJAX EXTRA SOFT LEAD PENCILS." Below this, it says "For Heavy Writing and Marking." The box also has a black border and includes the name of a store, "Goldsmith Bros. The Big Stationery Store 77 Nassau St., N.Y." with a phone number, "Telephone Cortland 7-7900." The bottom box is a black box with a yellow pencil inside. It has the text "3H" written on it, and there are several pencils stacked inside the box.

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

The image shows a box of Blackjax pencils. The box is opened, revealing 12 pencils inside. The box is yellow with black text. The box has the words "Blackjax Extra Soft Lead Pencils" written on it. The pencils are yellow with black text. The pencils are arranged in a row, with the top one slightly higher than the others. The pencils are probably made of wood, and the box is probably made of cardboard.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-25

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a vintage box of "Blackjax" brand pencils, sitting open on a grey surface. The box lid, made of yellowed cardboard, is positioned above the opened box. Bold black lettering spells out "BLACKJAX" across the box lid, with the words "EXTRA SOFT LEAD PENCILS" printed underneath. Beneath that, in a black rectangle outlined in white, is "For Heavy Writing and Marking." Further details on the box indicate that they are from "GOLDSMITH BROS. The Big Stationery Store 77 NASSAU ST., N. Y." and lists "Telephone Cortlandt 7-7900." The cardboard box also contains text that reads “ONE DOZEN” and “ROUND SHAPE.”

The open box reveals several yellow pencils packed closely together. The pencils have the brand name "GENERAL'S SEMI-HEX * DRAWING USA" and number, either "497 - HB" or "497 - 3H" printed on them. The box appears to be made of metal, and shows some signs of age, with a dark trim and some discoloration. The overall image has a vintage or antique feel.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-25

Here's a description of the image:

Overall:

The image showcases an open pencil box and its lid, presented on a neutral gray background. The box is a vintage design, suggesting an older or possibly antique set of pencils.

The Pencil Box (Bottom):

  • The box is a simple, rectangular shape made of cardboard or similar material.
  • It's filled with a dozen yellow pencils.
  • The pencils are stacked neatly side-by-side, and they appear to be slightly worn, consistent with age.
  • The pencils are labeled with the following: "GENERAL'S SEMI-HEX * DRAWING U.S.A. 497- HB"

The Pencil Box Lid (Top):

  • The lid is of a matching design to the box.
  • It has a predominantly yellowish-tan color with black print.
  • The brand name "BLACKJAX" is prominently displayed in bold, large, black letters.
  • Additional text reads "EXTRA SOFT LEAD PENCILS" and "For Heavy Writing and Marking".
  • It includes the address "GOLDSMITH BROS. The Big Stationery Store 77 NASSAU ST., N. Y."
  • A telephone number is also provided.
  • On the upper right corner, the lid reads, "ROUND SHAPE"
  • The lid has some wear and tear, which further reinforces its vintage quality.

Overall Impression:

The image evokes a sense of nostalgia, with the classic branding and style of the pencil box. It could be used in a variety of contexts such as illustrating the history of stationery, displaying antique objects, or showcasing vintage designs.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image shows a vintage box of "Blackjax" brand pencils. The box contains one dozen "Extra Soft Lead Pencils" designed for heavy writing and marking. The pencils are round in shape and have a yellow color with black imprints. The imprints on the pencils read "General's Semi-Hex Drawing USA 487 - 3H."

The packaging is a rectangular cardboard box with a slide-open design. The box is predominantly yellow with black text and design elements. The text on the box indicates that these pencils were sold by Goldsmith Bros., located at 77 Nassau St., N.Y., and includes their telephone number, Cortlandt 7-7900. The design and style of the packaging suggest it is from an earlier era, likely mid-20th century.

Qwen

Text analysis

Amazon

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Google

ONE DOZEN BLACKJAX EXTRA SOFT LEAD PENCILS For Heavy Writing and Marking GOLDSMITH BROS. The Big Stationery Store 77 NASSAU ST., N. Y. Telephone Cortlandt 7-7900 SH 46 VSO ONIMYNAXHINS VE 3H GENERAL'S SEMI-HEX * DRAWING O.S.A. 497 - 3H ан 26% VSO ONE XHINS VE ROUND SHAPE GENERAL'S SEMI-HEX DRAWING OSA. 497 3H 3H
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