Step into a celebrated era of American cardmaking with the Hoyle Red Jumbo Shell Back Playing Cards – Stancraft Products. These vibrant poker-size decks feature easy-to-read jumbo indices, the classic “Shell Back” design—a Hoyle hallmark recognized for its elegant scallop pattern reminiscent of the Bicycle Rider Back—and, true to tradition, two of Hoyle’s most iconic jokers: the playful court jester with the clever optical illusion face atop his scepter.
This special release comes in a Stancraft-branded tuck box, marking it as a product of a pivotal era in playing card history. Stancraft, launched in 1961 as part of Brown & Bigelow, guided Hoyle through the 1960s until the early 1970s, propelling it as a major competitor to Bicycle and a favorite in homes, clubs, and casinos across the nation. Decks carrying the Stancraft label are now rare, embodying a golden age of American leisure and card design.
Hoyle Shell Backs from this era stand out for their crisp, vivid backs, smooth shuffling feel, and custom faces—distinctively different from the industry standard. The jokers alone are beloved by collectors and magicians, featuring Hoyle’s iconic jester with a face repeated atop the scepter, a signature design still celebrated today.
- Red Shell Back design, jumbo indices for maximum visibility
- Stancraft Products tuck (mid 1960s–early 1970s)—the most collectible era
- Two iconic Hoyle jokers per deck, beloved by collectors
- Poker size, Hoyle’s durable finish, unique custom faces
- Rare vintage find for collectors, magicians, and lovers of American card history
