A number of significant sculptures, including bronze statues of Secretary Alexander Hamilton and Secretary Albert Gallatin at the north and south entrances to the Treasury Building, are part of the collection. Smaller works such as portrait busts, cast metal figures, bas-reliefs and intricately carved fireplace mantels are on found inside a number of the restored rooms and executive offices. Many of the sculptures are original to the Treasury building and their history and placement can be traced back through the years using historic photographs.
Treasury's Hamilton Bust
The history of the Alexander Hamilton bust tells one of the most fascinating stories of an object in the Treasury Collection, making it a rare and important Treasury artifact.