Fabric Flower Worn by Bernardine Dohrn
with Original Signed Luggage Tag
$300.00
Description:
This vintage fabric flower pin, labeled "Zij Wel," was frequently worn by Bernardine Dohrn, a co-founder of the Weather Underground and a prominent anti-war activist. The flower has been prominently featured in numerous photographs and interviews with Bernardine, making it a recognizable piece of her personal collection. The bright pink and purple colors, along with intricate embroidery, highlight the attention to detail that made it a standout accessory in her wardrobe.
This unique piece also includes Bernardine’s signed luggage tag, originally attached to her personal bag. The tag features her full name, phone number, and email address, making it a rare and one-of-a-kind collectible tied directly to her life and travels. The tag's handwritten details provide a personal connection, evoking the activist’s work, travels, and the persona she carried through years of political activism and teaching.
Provenance:
This item was obtained from the estate of Bill Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn, both key figures in American activism history. The inclusion of Bernardine’s luggage tag, hand-signed and filled out in her own handwriting, enhances its historical value and uniqueness.
Condition:
The fabric flower is in good vintage condition, with minor signs of wear that add to its character. The embroidery remains intact, and the colors are vibrant. The luggage tag has some creasing and wear, consistent with its usage, but the writing is legible.
Value:
Given its connection to a historically significant figure, this item is valued between $350 and $700. The value is based on comparable memorabilia from notable figures in American activism, considering the uniqueness of the item and the personal signature on the luggage tag. Items with similar provenance, such as personal effects of counterculture leaders, have appreciated in value over time, making this an attractive piece for collectors of political memorabilia.
Imagine owning a piece of history from the life of Bernardine Dohrn! Whether displayed as a unique collectible or worn as a personal statement piece, this flower serves as a symbol of resilience, rebellion, and historical impact.
All items come with a certificate of authenticity embossed with a stamp that reads: "From the home of Bernardine Dohrn and Bill Ayers" and includes the Weather Underground logo and the phrase "All Power to the People."Accepting your best offers on all items - Let's make a deal!!
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.