Transformações no espaço doméstico: o fogão a gás e a cozinha paulistana, 1870-1930

This article examines some of the transformations in the kitchens of São Paulo brought\ud about by the introduction of new sanitary concepts that were put into effect by medical and local\ud government authorities in the last quarter of the 19th century and in the first three decades of the\ud 20th century. In addition, we discuss the role played by the main energy companies, like The\ud San Paulo Gas Company and, later, The São Paulo Tramway Light and Power Company in\ud promoting the adoption of gas technologies, mainly the gas stove, as opposed to the use of\ud firewood or charcoal for cooking. These companies played a key role in disseminating the new\ud ideas about rationalization and hygiene, which contributed to change the household. Because\ud of technology, the latter became dependent upon an infrastructure system that would articulate\ud the private space with the public space in an unprecedented way

Laços familiares e aspectos materiais da dinâmica mercantil na cidade de São Paulo (séculos XVIII e XIX)

Based on the family ties established within the active merchant community of the city of São Paulo through the 18th and 19th centuries, the author sets out to tell the life story of nine merchants involved in matrimonial alliances, with a focus on the transactions carried out, their sociopolitical engagement and the fortunes of their descendants. Having done that, she seeks out connections between the urban development of the city center and the activities of these businessmen by means of analyses centered on the material aspects of their lives, particularly those related to their homes and home furniture