American Inventor
J. S. Zerbe & J. A. Hughes
During the late 19th century, Cincinnati was a hub of industry and innovation, making it a fitting location for a magazine focused on American inventors and their creations. "American Inventor" was a monthly magazine, published from 1878 to 1887, dedicated to promoting and showcasing inventions and inventors, innovations, and technological advancements. The magazine featured articles, illustrations, and descriptions of various inventions, as well as profiles of inventors and companies and played a role in disseminating information about these new technologies and inventions, as well as fostering a sense of entrepreneurial spirit and ingenuity among its readership. American Inventor grew to a large nationwide circulation and was read by the general public, inventors, patent officers and attorneys, and mechanics of all types. It was touted as a “journal devoted exclusively to art, science, and manufactures.” In its advertising, it claimed “contains in a year reading matter equal to 800 book pages and 300 illustrations of everything new in the field of mechanical thought.” It provided an outlet for those seeking to promote their new inventions and improving old ones. In 1882, the publication included 400 more illustrations than any other mechanical periodical published.
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