Reproduction
Object number
cc00057
Title
James Cartmell, Master 1849-1881
Creator
Description
James Cartmell was born 1810. BA 1833 (Emma); MA 1836 (Christ's) BD 1846; D.D 1849. Elected fellow 1833; Steward 1834,1841. Elected Master on resignation of Joseph Shaw 13.2.1849. His mastership, for 32 years, covered the period of the transition of the statutes from the original Statutes of the Foundress to the Statutes of 1882. This was a significant feat of leadership. This made the college more prosperous than before; offered financial help to the University on the building of New Museums (but conditions not met); rebuilt Hall 23.1.1881. Died 23rd January 1881 and is buried in ante-chapel.
Physical description
Cleaned and reframed in1980; Lent to BBC for programme 'Cambridge to Botany Bay' 1983. James Cartmell was born 1810. BA 1833 (Emma); MA 1836 (Christ's) BD 1846; D.D 1849. Elected fellow 1833; Steward 1834,1841. Elected 24th Master 1849 - 1881. His mastership covered the period of the transition of the statutes from the original Statutes of the Foundress to the Statutes of 1882. This was a significant feat of leadership.
Production date
1848 - 1848
Production period
19th century
Object name
Material
Technique
Dimensions
height frame: 60 cm
width frame: 50 cm
