The Kerosene Lamp, also known as a kerosene lamp or lamp
Who has had a lamp like this or even used it in the past? The kerosene lamp, also known as a lamp or kerosene lamp, marked its time as a source of lighting in Brazil before electricity became common.
Its history in the country dates back to the 19th century, when it became an important innovation for offering safer and longer-lasting lighting compared to candles, which were the main option at the time.
Origin and Evolution:
9th century: The concept of a kerosene lamp has roots in the 9th century, with the description of a similar device by al-Razi (Rasis or Rhazes) in Baghdad, known as a "naffatah".
19th century: In Brazil, the kerosene lamp became popular in the 19th century, driven by the import of kerosene and the search for more efficient alternatives to candles.
Early 20th Century: At the beginning of the 20th century, national kerosene production intensified, making the lamp even more accessible to the population.
1940s and 1950s: The heyday of the lamp occurred in the 1940s and 1950s, present in homes, businesses and public places, especially in rural areas and cities without access to electricity.
1960s and 1970s: From the 1960s and 1970s, with the expansion of the electrical grid, the use of kerosene lamps began to gradually decline.
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