Vintage L.L. Marshall Co Portland Maine Advertising Card Playing Cards Humor Tag

This is a charming vintage advertising card or hang tag for the L. L. Marshall Co., located at 28 Exchange St. in Portland, Maine. The front features a stylized cartoon illustration of two couples engaged in a card game, paired with the motivational quote: "It isn't so much in holding a good hand, it's the way you play the cards given you." The company specialized in business cards, as noted in the text below the illustration.

The item is in vintage condition with visible signs of age. There is some creasing, edge wear, and light foxing present. You can see faint pencil notations on the top left corner of the front and a small "2-" on the blue reverse side. A small hole is punched at the top center, which was likely used for hanging the card as a sample or tag. The back of the card is a solid, textured blue.

This unique piece of Maine business ephemera is an excellent addition for collectors of advertising history, playing card-themed items, or local Portland memorabilia.