IPad app shows US library's Civil War images in 3-D

[April 19, 2011]  WASHINGTON (AP) -- A new iPad app developed from images from the Library of Congress is giving viewers a look at the Civil War in 3-D.

The app is called "History 3D: Civil War."

It includes images from photographers such as Mathew Brady and Alexander Gardner. The 3-D images were created from the original glass-plate negatives held by the Library of Congress.

Matt Raymond, the library's former communications director, created the app and will donate the 3-D images back to the library. He says many familiar Civil War images have a different look in 3-D.

About 24 images are presented, along with pop-up commentary.

Other images from key Civil War battles and other events will be released later.

The app has been launched on iTunes and can be downloaded for $1.99.

[Associated Press]

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