Human Generated Data

Title

Plumb line

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.2007.9.102

Human Generated Data

Title

Plumb line

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.2007.9.102

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-09-03

Wristwatch 95.1
Necklace 70.4
Accessories 70.4
Jewelry 70.4
Accessory 70.4
Pendant 59.6
Grenade 58.4
Weapon 58.4
Bomb 58.4
Weaponry 58.4

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-30

no person 99.3
one 98.4
technology 98.3
access 97.9
electricity 97.1
cutout 96.6
safety 96.6
secrecy 94.8
wear 94.8
security 94.6
financial security 94
still life 92.1
connection 90
plastic 88.8
control 87.7
wire 87.6
energy 87.4
vehicle 86.6
equipment 85.8
retro 85.1

Imagga
created on 2022-09-03

push button 41
device 35.3
metal 32.1
amulet 21
equipment 19.1
close 18.8
old 18.8
door 17.1
charm 16.6
technology 16.3
antique 15.6
plug 15.5
wall 15.4
object 15.4
appliance 15.3
power 15.1
steel 15
key 14.2
silver 14.1
security 13.8
iron 13.4
cord 12.7
symbol 12.1
line 12
black 12
shiny 11.8
lock 11.5
electric 11.2
home 11.1
texture 11.1
mechanical device 11
mechanism 10.9
cable 10.8
connector 10.8
knocker 10.4
ancient 10.4
decoration 10.2
metallic 10.1
closeup 10.1
wood 10
vintage 9.9
hook 9.9
sign 9.8
computer 9.7
one 9.7
entrance 9.6
detail 9.6
design 9
currency 9
wire 8.7
electricity 8.6
rusty 8.6
business 8.5
energy 8.4
electronic 8.4
house 8.3
socket 7.9
outlet 7.9
glass 7.8
circle 7.7
supply 7.7
tool 7.7
work 7.7
electrical 7.7
grunge 7.6
type 7.6
money 7.6
audio 7.6
handle 7.6
studio 7.6
safety 7.4
hole 7.3
digital 7.3
music 7.2
surface 7
brass 7
wooden 7

Google
created on 2022-09-03

Body jewelry 87.7
Nickel 80.5
Jewellery 76.9
Automotive lighting 76.2
Silver 74.5
Font 70.4
Necklace 68.6
Electric blue 68.2
Metal 67.6
Fashion accessory 67.4
Circle 66.9
Clock 66.7
Titanium 63.3
Platinum 58.2
Art 53.8
Ceiling 53.1
Aluminium 50.6

Microsoft
created on 2022-09-03

silver 77
circle 68.3
watch 58.2

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Wristwatch
Necklace
Wristwatch 95.1%
Necklace 70.4%

Categories

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-09-03

a close up of a necklace 72.2%
a necklace on 64.9%
a close up of a person 30.7%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-17

a photograph of a silver colored keychain with a blue cord cord -100%

OpenAI GPT

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

This is an image of a classic chalk line tool commonly used in construction and carpentry to make straight lines on surfaces. The tool is teardrop-shaped, with a metal casing and screws securing the casing. The brand name "Evans" is engraved on the casing, along with "Chalk Line" and "Plumb Line" with the model number "CL-50" and the location "Elizabeth, N.J." A blue chalk-coated string extends from the tool and is attached to a small, triangular metal clip. The string is used to snap against a surface, leaving a straight chalk mark for reference. The design is practical and compact for easy use and portability.

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

The image depicts a vintage chalk line tool, which is often used in construction and carpentry to mark straight lines on flat surfaces. The tool has a metal casing and is teardrop-shaped with ribbed texture and visible screws on its surface. It is labeled "Evans" with the text “CHALK LINE”, “CL-50”, “PLUMB LINE”, and “ELIZABETH, N.J.” indicating the model and origin. Attached to the tool is a blue chalk-coated string (or line), extending out and ending in a metal hook used to anchor the line before snapping it to create a chalk line on a surface. The device also serves a dual function as a plumb bob.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-12

The image shows a vintage chalk line tool, which is a device used to mark straight lines on surfaces. The tool has a metal body with a textured, ribbed surface. It has a dial labeled "Chalk Line CL-50" and "Plumb Line" on the front, indicating its dual functionality as both a chalk line and a plumb line. A blue string or cord is attached to the tool, which is likely used to hold the chalk or string that is used to mark the lines. The overall appearance suggests this is an older, well-used tool, likely from a construction or carpentry setting.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-12

This image shows a vintage chalk line tool, specifically the Evans CL-50 Plumb Line model from Elizabeth, N.C. It's a metallic, oval-shaped device with a ribbed or stepped design on its housing. The center features a circular medallion with the product information embossed on it. There are a few brass or bronze screws visible on the housing, and what appears to be a small knob or adjustment mechanism at the bottom. The tool has some blue chalk marks or residue visible on it, and there's a hook or clip attachment visible at the top of the image. Chalk lines like this were (and still are) commonly used in construction and carpentry to create straight reference lines by snapping a chalk-covered string against a surface.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image shows a vintage metal tape measure with a blue string and a metal clip. The tape measure is made of silver metal and has a teardrop shape, with a circular face that displays the brand name "Evans" and the model number "CL-50 PLUMB LINE." The face also features a small knob at the bottom and a series of holes along the top edge.

The blue string is attached to the top of the tape measure and extends out of the frame. A metal clip is attached to the end of the string, which appears to be designed for attaching the tape measure to a belt or other object.

The background of the image is a plain gray surface, suggesting that the photo was taken in a studio or against a neutral backdrop. Overall, the image presents a clear and detailed view of the vintage tape measure, highlighting its unique design and features.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-05-31

The image depicts a vintage chalk line reel, also known as a plumb line or chalk box. The reel is made of metal and has a teardrop shape with a pointed bottom. It features a circular indentation in the center, which contains the brand name "Evans" in cursive script at the top, followed by "CHALK LINE" and "CL-50" below it. The words "PLUMB LINE" are written underneath, along with "ELIZABETH, N.J." at the bottom.

A blue chalk line extends from the top of the reel, curving to the right and ending in a metal clip. The reel has two small holes on either side of the circular indentation, and a larger hole at the top where the chalk line emerges. The background of the image is a plain gray surface, which suggests that the photo was taken for an online marketplace or catalog. Overall, the image provides a clear view of the chalk line reel's design and features, making it easy to identify and understand its purpose.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image shows a vintage chalk line reel with a blue string attached to it. The reel is made of silver metal and has a circular shape with a handle on top. The handle has a small metal ring attached to it, which is used to attach the string. The reel has the words "Evans Chalk Line" and "CL-50" printed on it, indicating the brand and model of the reel. The string is blue and appears to be made of nylon or another durable material.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image shows a metallic object that appears to be a measuring tool. It has a silver color and is attached to a blue string. The object has a circular shape, with a small triangular object attached to the string. The circular object has a circular plate with some text on it. The object has a small hole in the center and a small screw on the side. The object is placed on a gray surface.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-06-05

Certainly! Here's a description of the image:

The image features an "Evans Chalk Line CL-50 Plumb Line" in the center, set against a light gray background. The tool is made of metal and has a slightly worn, vintage appearance. A blue chalk line extends from the top of the tool to the upper right, where it is attached to a small metal loop. The chalk line is slightly curved, giving a sense of extension from the tool. The tool is positioned to show the label side, which includes the "Evans" branding and "ELIZABETH, N.J." below the model number. The overall composition is clean and straightforward, highlighting the tool and its extended line.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-06-05

Here is a description of the image:

The image showcases a chalk line tool, commonly used in construction and carpentry. It has a teardrop-shaped body made of metal, likely aluminum or a similar alloy. The tool is marked with the name "Evans Chalk Line CL-50 PLUMB LINE" and the location "Elizabeth, N.J.". The body has a textured surface with decorative ridges, and is secured with small screws. A blue chalk line extends from the top of the tool and terminates in a metal hook or loop. The background is a plain, light grey surface.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-03

The image shows a chalk line tool, specifically an "Evans Chalk Line" model CL-50, manufactured in Elizabeth, N.J. The tool is made of metal and has a teardrop-shaped body with a ridged texture for grip. There is a blue string extending from the top of the tool, which is used to create straight lines by snapping the string coated in chalk against a surface. The string is wound around a spool inside the tool and can be retracted by turning the knob at the bottom. The chalk line tool is commonly used in construction and carpentry for marking straight lines on surfaces.

Text analysis

Amazon

CL-50
LINE
CHALK LINE
PLUMB
CHALK
PLUMB LINE
Evano
ELIZABETHON.J

Google

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