Sticks and Stones · Character
Bassett Jones
Engineer and writer on architectural lighting and acoustics.
minor
Also known as Mr. Bassett Jones, Mr. Jones
First appearance: envoi
Bassett Jones's tie to H. H. Richardson is one of the pressures that moves Sticks and Stones—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Quoted on the machine's effect on building design, emphasizing rapid production and short-term amortization.
Bassett Jones first appears in 0045 envoi.
With H. H. Richardson (professional): Jones worked as a draftsman and later collaborator with Richardson, deeply respecting his architectural vision. With Charles Dickens (social): Jones was an architect who admired Dickens's writings, and their connection is through shared cultural circles rather than direct collaboration.
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- Professional
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Diverse Architectural Influences
- Protagonist
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- H. H. Richardson
professional · positive
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- Charles Dickens
social · positive
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