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.
Older court cards were smaller and more square-shaped compared to later ones and were employed from approximately 1894 to 1902. In accordance with the regulations prevailing at that time, they featured an uninterrupted back for the address only and the message had to be inscribed on the 'front' of the card.