Human Generated Data

Title

Fragment of Brocaded Fancy Weave Plain Cloth

Date

18th century

People

-

Classification

Textile Arts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Mrs. Charles J. White, 1930.137

Human Generated Data

Title

Fragment of Brocaded Fancy Weave Plain Cloth

Date

18th century

Classification

Textile Arts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Mrs. Charles J. White, 1930.137

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-03-26

Pattern 99.7
Embroidery 99.7
Rug 92.3
Stitch 80.1
Applique 60

Clarifai
created on 2019-03-26

antique 99.1
paper 98.7
flower 98.4
art 98.3
ancient 98.2
retro 98
parchment 97.8
manuscript 97.7
vintage 97.6
old 97.3
page 97
texture 96.1
handmade 96
wear 96
illustration 95.8
artistic 95.7
design 95.1
leaf 94.3
decoration 93.8
papyrus 93.6

Imagga
created on 2019-03-26

handkerchief 84.3
piece of cloth 67.5
pillow 56
fabric 52.3
grunge 46.9
cushion 45.5
vintage 45.5
paper 44.8
floral 42.6
old 41.8
frame 39.1
texture 38.2
flower 37.8
padding 33.6
antique 32.9
retro 32.8
leaf 31.1
aged 29.9
page 29.7
blank 29.2
card 29.1
scrapbook 27.2
design 27.1
album 26.3
invitation 24.1
wallpaper 23
border 22.6
ancient 22.5
art 22.1
dirty 21.7
pattern 20.5
decoration 19.7
congratulation 19.6
ornament 19
bouquet 17.9
material 17.9
birthday 17.6
decorative 17.5
greeting 16.7
canvas 16.1
anniversary 16
holiday 15.8
element 15.7
announcement 15.5
graphic 15.3
worn 15.3
grungy 15.2
torn 14.5
plant 14.3
rose 14.1
brown 14
flowers 13.9
foliage 13.8
ornate 13.7
rough 13.7
paint 13.6
stain 13.5
damaged 13.4
space 13.2
artistic 13
shabby 12.8
lace 12.7
backdrop 12.4
textured 12.3
color 12.2
wedding 12
grime 11.7
crumpled 11.7
cardboard 11.5
style 11.1
ribbon 11.1
envelope 11
valentine 10.9
container 10.8
surface 10.6
leaves 10.5
structure 10.4
empty 10.3
artwork 10.1
smudged 9.9
fracture 9.7
sepia 9.7
decay 9.7
parchment 9.6
obsolete 9.6
scroll 9.5
rusty 9.5
day 9.4
sheet 9.4
bunch 9.4
grain 9.2
silhouette 9.1
decor 8.8
creative 8.8
stains 8.8
aging 8.6
old fashioned 8.6
plants 8.4
effect 8.2
natural 8
love 7.9
text 7.9
mottled 7.8
roses 7.8
rust 7.7
edge 7.7
stained 7.7
rustic 7.7
weathered 7.6
document 7.4
letter 7.3
cotton 7.3
painting 7.2
copy 7.1

Google
created on 2019-03-26

Botany 81.7
Textile 79.4
Flower 79.4
Plant 78.8
Floral design 69.2
Needlework 68.2
Dress 67.7
Branch 66.7
Embroidery 63
Pedicel 58.5
Beige 54.8
Stitch 50.7
Art 50.2

Microsoft
created on 2019-03-26

bedclothes 37.2
fabric 16.5
flower 16.5
plant 14.9

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Rug
Rug 92.3%

Categories

Imagga

paintings art 100%

Captions

Microsoft
created on 2019-03-26

a fabric surface 73%
a close up of a fabric surface 72.9%
a close up of fabric 68.9%

Clarifai
created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-03

a photograph of a piece of cloth with a floral design on it -100%

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-29

Here's a description of the image:

Overall: The image displays a fragment of a piece of fabric, likely a section from an older textile. It's rectangular in shape and seems to have been cut or torn from a larger piece. The fabric is a light, off-white color.

Details:

  • Embroidery: The fabric is heavily decorated with embroidery, which is the primary feature.
    • Floral Motif: A prominent floral pattern is featured, including pink roses, green leaves, and smaller orange and pink flowers.
    • Bird: At the lower portion of the fragment is an embroidered bird. The bird is likely a pheasant, with yellow, brown, and black colors.
    • Foliage: The design includes a series of delicate, vine-like white embroidered patterns.
  • Edges: The edges of the fabric are frayed and worn. One side has a finished edge with a small, textured border.
  • Condition: The fabric appears to be aged, with signs of wear, staining, and possibly some damage.

Style/Period: Based on the floral motifs and the embroidery style, this fragment could be from a historical period, potentially the 18th or 19th century. The design and color palette suggest a refined and decorative style, possibly intended for clothing or decorative household items.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-29

A rectangular fragment of textile is captured against a solid black backdrop. The fabric appears to be linen, bearing intricate embroidery that incorporates elements of floral and avian design.

At the bottom right corner of the fragment, a bird is depicted, its beak delicately holding a sprig of leaves. The bird's plumage is rendered in vivid hues of yellow and brown, adding a touch of realism to the piece.

Moving upwards, the fabric is adorned with embroidered floral arrangements. These are stylized with pink and brown flowers complemented by green leaves, adding a splash of color against the fabric's neutral background.

An interesting detail is the semi-circular arrangement of dots, which is reminiscent of a fan. These dots provide a unique textural element to the overall design.

The right side of the fabric fragment features a textured strip, possibly indicating the edge or hem of the original textile. This strip contrasts with the smoother surface of the rest of the fabric, adding another layer of visual interest.