Bernardine Dohrn’s Personal Push Dagger
From the Home of Bill Ayers & Bernardine Dohrn
$500.00
This listing is for an original push dagger owned and used by Bernardine Dohrn, a key figure in the Weather Underground and a lifelong political activist. This unique item comes from the private collection of Bill Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn and includes a certificate of authenticity embossed with the stamp: 'From the home of Bernardine Dohrn and Bill Ayers' alongside the Weather Underground’s emblem and the words 'All Power to the People.'
The dagger features a compact, tactical design with a sturdy steel blade and a thick, black handle. Its original sheath is included, showing signs of age but remaining intact. This style of knife is indicative of its era, making it a significant piece for collectors of counterculture memorabilia, as well as those interested in the history of 20th-century American political movements.
Provenance:
This push dagger was obtained directly from an estate sale held by Bill Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn. This dagger is a testament to the radical activism of the 1960s and 1970s, symbolizing the underground resistance and personal defense items favored by activists on the run during the height of their political efforts. Bernardine Dohrn’s prominence as a former leader of the Weather Underground lends this item substantial historical significance.
Condition:
The blade shows signs of use, with visible wear on the steel and scuffs on the handle. The sheath is in similar condition, with minor aging but no major tears or damage. Given the history and background of this item, the condition only enhances its authenticity and unique character.
Value Estimation:
The historical value of this item comes from its direct association with Bernardine Dohrn, an icon of American radical activism. Similar items associated with countercultural figures have been known to sell for anywhere from $500 to $2,000, depending on provenance and condition. Given its historical significance and rarity, this push dagger is valued conservatively at $1,200–$1,500.
Imagine owning a piece of radical history! Display this unique dagger in your collection as a symbol of the tumultuous political climate of the 1960s and 1970s, or secure it as an investment piece reflecting the ongoing interest in American counterculture memorabilia.
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Certificate of Authenticity
Each item in this exclusive collection of Unique Artifacts has been personally curated from the home of American revolutionaries Bill Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn. Spanning their long careers as activists and radical organizers, these rare pieces are more than just collectibles—they’re tangible pieces of history that bear witness to a life of resistance, community building, and defiance against the status quo.
Every item comes with a Certificate of Authenticity featuring an embossed stamp that reads: “From the Home of Bernardine Dohrn & Bill Ayers,” accompanied by the Weather Underground logo and the powerful phrase “Power to All People.” This stamp certifies the provenance of these historically significant items, ensuring their authenticity and preserving the legacy of two individuals who helped shape American political activism.
Whether it’s a well-worn political pamphlet that fueled the fires of rebellion or a personal artifact from their private collection, this certificate guarantees that you’re holding a genuine piece of radical history.