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An authentic antique Union Portland Cement Co. canvas cement sack from Devil's Slide, Utah, dating to the 1920s–1930s. Featuring the iconic red devil logo and bold "KEEP THIS SACK DRY" graphics, this double-sided industrial advertising sack is a scarce survivor from the early American cement industry. Today these sacks are highly collectible as mining, railroad, construction, and Western advertising memorabilia, and also display well as primitive industrial décor.
Details
Brand: Union Portland Cement Co.
Manufacturer: Union Portland Cement Company
Origin: Devil's Slide, Utah, USA
Era: Antique (1920s–1930s)
Type: Portland Cement Sack
Material: Heavy woven canvas/cotton
Dimensions:
Approximately 24 x 14 inches
Original Capacity:
94 lbs. Net
Construction:
Double-sided printed graphics
Sewn seams
Reusable heavy-duty canvas construction
Graphics Include:
"KEEP THIS SACK DRY"
Union Portland Cement Co.
Devil's Slide, Utah
Red devil mascot logo
94 lbs. Net marking
Design Styles:
Industrial
Utilitarian
Americana
Advertising
Primitive
Western
Description
This original Union Portland Cement Company canvas sack was produced for cement manufactured at the company's historic Devil's Slide, Utah plant. It features the company's distinctive red devil mascot enclosed within the Union Portland Cement logo, making it an eye-catching example of early American industrial advertising.
Heavy canvas cement sacks like this were designed to be reused before paper sacks became standard, making surviving examples increasingly difficult to find. Today they appeal to collectors of vintage advertising, cement and mining history, railroad memorabilia, Western Americana, and primitive industrial décor.
Its authentic wear, staining, and working-life repairs add to its historical character and make it an excellent display piece for an industrial or farmhouse collection.
Condition
Antique condition with honest age and use.
Heavy staining, discoloration, and soiling throughout.
Fraying along edges and seams.
Noticeable tears and worn areas, particularly near one lower corner.
Period stitching and repairs present.
Creasing and storage wear consistent with age.
Graphics remain largely legible on both sides despite wear.
Please review all photographs carefully for complete condition details.
