Lot of Three Kitchen Jars from the Home of Bill Ayers & Bernardine Dohrn
Embossed COA with Weather Underground Provenance
$250.00
Out of stock
This unique kitchen lot includes three jars that were once part of the culinary collection of Bill Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn. The set features:
Vintage Wagner’s Cardamom Seed Jar (1 oz.) – A delightful glimpse into the couple’s love for exotic spices, this jar is labeled with a vintage Wagner’s design. Imagine using these cardamom seeds in your cooking, as Ayers and Dohrn did while hiding out or hosting gatherings.
Large Glass Jar of Wild Rice – The massive jar is filled to the brim with wild rice, a staple in health-conscious and creative meals. You can almost picture it being used in a revolutionary feast, symbolizing both sustenance and resilience.
Decorative Ceramic Fleur de Sel Container – A petite ceramic jar labeled Fleur de Sel for specialty sea salt. A charming touch for any counter or shelf, perfect for displaying or even incorporating into your own kitchen, blending history with daily life.
All three jars 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 emblem and the phrase "All Power to the People."
Historical Significance:
Items such as these, used daily by Ayers and Dohrn, offer a glimpse into the private lives of these public figures. Ayers and Dohrn were founding members of the radical Weather Underground Organization, which sought to protest and combat the U.S. government’s stance on the Vietnam War and other civil rights issues in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Kitchenware from their home adds depth to their legacy, as even mundane items become artifacts of their lives on the run and their influence on American counterculture.
Condition:
The jars show minor signs of use, commensurate with age and typical wear. The labels and contents are intact, adding to the authenticity of the pieces.
Valuation and Rarity:
Given their unique provenance, jars from the kitchen of such high-profile historical figures are exceptionally rare. Similar memorabilia from notable figures like the Weather Underground's founders are highly sought after by collectors of countercultural, political, and historical items. The estimated value of this lot is between $200 - $400, reflecting the significance of owning a piece of the personal history of such prominent activists.
Imagine displaying these jars in your kitchen, on a shelf, or in a shadow box—a fascinating conversation piece for any collector of counterculture history. For those looking to connect with a pivotal moment in history through everyday objects, this is a rare opportunity to own a tangible piece of that past.
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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.