Court cards were smaller and squarer in shape than later cards and were used from about 1894 to 1902. In keeping with the regulations of the time, they had an undivided back for the address only and the message had to be written on the 'front' of the card.
Court cards were smaller and more rectangular in shape than those used later and were employed from approximately 1894 to 1902. In keeping with the rules and regulations of the time, they had a single, unbroken back for the address only and the message was required to be written on the 'front' of the card.