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Bathing Kiosk in course of construction for the Viceroy of Egypt, 1858. 'now being constructed in Londonand which, after having been completely fitted together here, will be shipped in pieces for the NileThe foundations will consist of iron cylinders sunk deeply into the sandy bed of the riverthere will be a circular verandah surrounding the buildingIn the centre a square space is to be allotted to the bathto be suspended from the centre of the dome by a richly-ornamented chain, which will pass along the top over concealed pulleys, and then be attached to winding machinery - the object being to suit the level of the bath to that of the water of the NileThe various rooms will be lighted in the daytime by windows with glass casements, provided with louvre shutters to shade off the sun, but at night they will he illuminated by elegant chandeliers suspended from the ceilingThe main part of the building will be of iron and glassThe style is as near an approach as possible to the Saracenicif we conceive the brilliancy of an Eastern sun, and the clearness of an Eastern atmosphere, we may imagine the effect of this kiosk glittering with its reflection Obtenez des photos d'actualité haute résolution de qualité sur getty