THREAD 1/: Extraordinary image via @DrexelUniv of Dr. Anandabai Joshee of India, Dr. Kei Okami of Japan, and Dr. Tabat M. Islambooly of Syria, classmates at the Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania, each the first women from their countries to earn degrees in western medicine. 2/8 Dr. Anandibai Joshi was forced to become a child bride at age 9, married to a man in his late 20s. Surprisingly, her husband advocated for womens education. She gave birth at 14, but the baby passed away at only 10 days old. This trauma inspired Joshi’s pursuit of medicine...

1/6 Callot Soeurs created stunning gowns that epitomized the Belle Epoque fashion movement which now live in top museums. They mentored Madeleine Vionnet, one of history’s most well-known designers. Yet the women behind this fashion powerhouse largely remain a mystery.

#IWD2020 2/6 So what do we know? Marie, Marthe, Regine, & Josephine were born to an artist father and lacemaker mother. The sisters opened a small shop selling antique lace and ribbons, becoming skilled at using these trims to enhance existing garments.