Original Patent: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/16972882
The folks over at Today’s Document surprise me now and then when they slip an animated gif into their RSS feed, usually in the form of an item about one of the patents in the Library of Congress. (They also will regularly convert video archive moments into animated gifs, but I find these illustration remixes to be the best to enjoy).
Original Patent: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/6277655
I’m always fascinated by the old drawings in the patent applications, so the animated gif is another fun way to bring history alive. The animations are more whimsical than informative, to be frank. More entertainment, than educational.
Original patent: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/6858602
It’s still nice to know there is always a chance to inject some fun in the dusty archives of history.
And the Library of Congress itself even created a GIF to show the construction of its building. This is more educational than entertaining, showing the construction of a national treasure (which holds national treasures).
And finally, there are those out there in the wild world that take vintage photos and … well … spook them up a bit.
Created by Kevin Weir via http://fluxmachine.tumblr.com/
Peace (learning it),
Kevin
These are very fun! I love me a good gif and you’ve just shared several. Thanks!