Curator’s Corner: The Little Black Dress
August 5 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
August 5th, 2026, from 10 am – 12pm
Explore timeless fashion and postwar elegance at this week’s Curator’s Corner! Join textile curator Jan Loverin of the Nevada State Museum Carson City for a closer look at a sophisticated “little black dress” by Jacques Fath, circa 1948, and worn by Noreen Humphrey. Discover how this iconic piece reflects the glamour, innovation, and changing styles of the late 1940s while uncovering the personal stories stitched into Nevada’s textile history.
Curator’s Corner takes place every Wednesday This Summer – Included with Admission
Curious minds encouraged. Questions welcome. Fun guaranteed.
