Vintage Ecko Dough Blender
From the Kitchen of Bill Ayers & Bernardine Dohrn
$100.00
Vintage Ecko Dough Blender — From the Kitchen of Bill Ayers & Bernardine Dohrn
This is a vintage Ecko dough blender, used to cut flour into shortening or butter—a key step for creating tender pastries, flaky biscuits, and crumbly pie crusts. The dough blender, stamped with “Ecko Stainless USA,” was used in the kitchen of activists Bill Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn, making it a unique piece of culinary and historical significance.
Provenance:
This dough blender originates from the personal kitchen of Bill Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn. It was part of the kitchenware they used for home cooking and baking, which reflects the private, more domestic side of the couple often associated with public activism and academic pursuits. Dohrn, a skilled home cook, often used tools like these to create meals for family gatherings and celebrations, adding a rich layer of history to this otherwise simple utensil.
Condition:
The dough blender shows light wear, commensurate with its use and age. The stainless steel wires are in good shape, retaining their functionality, while the black plastic handle remains solid and ergonomically designed. Some surface scuffs are visible, adding character and a sense of history to the piece.
Value & Collectibility:
Vintage dough blenders like this one, with a direct connection to prominent figures, are highly sought after by collectors of historic kitchen items and Americana. Its estimated value is $100 - $150, though its unique provenance may significantly enhance its worth to collectors. With its ties to the Ayers-Dohrn family, it would serve as an excellent addition to any collection that values both functionality and historical significance.
Imagine owning this kitchen tool once used by two of America’s most prominent activists to prepare meals and bake goods for family and friends. This dough blender not only carries the practicality of a bygone era but also a legacy tied to the personal life of two influential figures.
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."
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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.