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Turkish baths in Jermyn-street: the meshlakh, or cooling-room 1862. Creator: Unknown
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Turkish baths in Jermyn-street: the meshlakh, or cooling-room 1862. Creator: Unknown
Turkish baths in Jermyn-street, [London]: the meshlakh, or cooling-room 1862....from the designs and under the professional superintendence of Mr. J. Somers Clarke. [View of] the meshlakh or apodyterium, looking towards the entrance. A portion of the plunge bath is in the immediate foreground. Right and left are low, perforated balustrades, dividing the apartment into compartments, so that, while having an uninterrupted view of all around, perfect privacy is still preserved. To the left, in the distance, is the cawahjie's, or coffee-man's, department, with his small fireplace in the comer; to the right we see the shelves for the linen and cupboards for the boots and shoes of the bathers. The latticed gallery over the entrance-doors is arranged with couches to be used by bathers frequenting the private bath...the striking and sparkling lightness and airiness produced by the perforated spandrils and fretwork in the roof, the gallery, and elsewhere carry us back to the days of our pilgrimage in Egypt. It is easy to trace the Eastern sources whence the architect has drawn his general inspiration for the whole subject, and it has been admirably worked out, with singular felicity of adaptation, in a restricted space'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This photograph, taken in 1862, showcases the meshlakh, or cooling-room, of the Turkish baths located on Jermyn-street in London. The image, which is believed to be of unknown origin, provides a glimpse into the exotic and luxurious world of these bathhouses during the Victorian era. The meshlakh, also known as the apodyterium, is the dressing room or vestibule where bathers would prepare for their bathing experience. The photograph reveals a spacious and airy room, with a portion of the plunge bath in the foreground. Perforated balustrades divide the apartment into separate compartments, allowing for privacy while maintaining an unobstructed view of the surroundings. To the left, the cawahjie's, or coffee-man's, department can be seen with its small fireplace in the corner. The shelves for linen and cupboards for boots and shoes of the bathers are also visible in the background. The gallery above the entrance-doors is adorned with couches for bathers seeking a more private bathing experience. The striking and sparkling lightness and airiness produced by the perforated spandrils and fretwork in the roof, the gallery, and elsewhere transport us back to the days of our pilgrimage in the Middle East. The architect's inspiration for the design is evidently drawn from Eastern sources, and it has been masterfully executed in this confined space. The Turkish baths on Jermyn-street offered a unique and authentic experience for Londoners seeking a taste of the exotic, providing a much-needed escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life.
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