The City of Salem
Salem , MA
The City of Salem is committed to enriching & enlivening the urban environment through commissioning innovative & transformative works of art in all media.
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Half-length portrait of George J. Bates (1891-1949), Mayor of Salem, 1924-1937, State Representative, 1918-1924, and Member of Congress, 1937-1949. Bates wears a black suit, red tie, and glasses. He sits in an armchair with a book in one hand. This painting is based on a photograph taken by Roland Reid Studio.
- Framed: 40 x 34.25 in (101.6 x 87.0 cm)
- Created: 1949
- Current Location: Salem City Hall - Mayor's Office - 93 Washington Street Salem, MA 01970 (google map)
- Collections: City Hall, Public Art
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